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It is important to receive proper immunizations when traveling abroad in order to prevent serious illness. Dr. Kwiatkouski maintains a large supply of vaccines to help prevent the following diseases: Hepatitis A – This common viral infection is acquired from contaminated food and water and is found throughout the world. Hepatitis A infection can cause fever, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, and jaundice. This illness typically lasts a few weeks to several months.
Hepatitis B – A serious viral infection that attacks the liver; acquired from blood, blood products or unprotected sexual contacts. It can lead to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and death. Hepatitis B is found throughout the world, but is especially common in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Amazon River basin, and certain parts of the Caribbean.
Influenza – This common and seasonal viral infection can cause wide-spread epidemics throughout the world. This illness lasts 1-2 weeks, causing fever, cough, weakness, headache, and many other possible complications.
Meningitis – A bacterial infection of the brain that causes fever, severe headache, nausea/vomiting and can be life-threatening. Seasonal outbreaks can be found throughout the world.
Pneumonia – A bacterial infection of the lungs that causes fever, cough, weakness, and shortness of breath. Pneumococcal disease is found worldwide and may be life-threatening for certain individuals (the very young, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions).
Polio – A serious viral infection that can cause paralysis or weakness of specific body parts; sporadic outbreaks occur primarily in underdeveloped countries within Southeast Asia, Africa, and parts of the Middle East.
Tetanus – A serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system causing painful muscle spasms, convulsions, and can be life-threatening. Tetanus can be found throughout the world,
Typhoid Fever – A common bacterial infection of the gastrointestinal tract that can cause persistent fever, headache, weakness, and loss of appetite; acquired from contaminated food and water and has a worldwide distribution.
Yellow Fever – A serious viral infection acquired from mosquito bites that can cause an influenza-like illness, severe hepatitis, and uncontrolled bleeding. Yellow fever is found only within sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America. Madison Park is a certified Yellow Fever Vaccination Center.
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REDONDO BEACH DOCTOR, REDONDO BEACH PHYSICIAN, TRAVEL VACCINE, DOCTORS REDONDO BEACH, |
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310-944-9344 |
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Dr. Ana Kwiatkouski Osteopathic Physician, DO |
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OFFICE Madison Park Family Medical Group 1970 S Prospect Avenue Suite 3 Redondo Beach, CA 90277
CONTACT phone: (310) 944-9344 |
