Difference between revisions of "Vaccination program"
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| − | Although many infectious diseases, such as hepatitis or influenza, will not be on [[Mars]], there are still some [[ | + | Although many infectious diseases, such as hepatitis or influenza, will not be on [[Mars]], there are still some [[microbes|germs]] that can not be avoided completely. Moreover, the [[immune system]] itself may cause problems. Therefore, a '''Vaccination Program''' must be defined. |
==Adults originated from Earth== | ==Adults originated from Earth== | ||
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However, they should be periodically vaccinated against [[tetanus]]. | However, they should be periodically vaccinated against [[tetanus]]. | ||
| − | ==Children growing up on Mars== | + | ==[[Children]] growing up on Mars== |
| − | There is evidence for the occurrence of an allergy with children growing up in a sterile environment. Statistically, children growing up in frequent contact with other children on Earth have a much lower risk to suffer from allergy in their adolescent or adult years. On Mars the population is much smaller in the beginning, resulting in a significant lower chance for children to be exposed to enough germs to stimulate the developing immune system. A vaccination program should help. Possible vaccinations for babies: | + | There is evidence for the occurrence of an allergy with children growing up in a sterile environment. Statistically, children growing up in frequent contact with other children on Earth have a much lower risk to suffer from allergy in their adolescent or adult years. On Mars the [[population]] is much smaller in the beginning, resulting in a significant lower chance for children to be exposed to enough germs to stimulate the developing immune system. A vaccination program should help. Possible vaccinations for babies: |
* Tetanus | * Tetanus | ||
* Rhinitis (systematic exposure instead of vaccination) | * Rhinitis (systematic exposure instead of vaccination) | ||
Revision as of 23:19, 19 June 2008
Although many infectious diseases, such as hepatitis or influenza, will not be on Mars, there are still some germs that can not be avoided completely. Moreover, the immune system itself may cause problems. Therefore, a Vaccination Program must be defined.
Adults originated from Earth
Immigrants from Earth come with a fully developed immune system. However, they should be periodically vaccinated against tetanus.
Children growing up on Mars
There is evidence for the occurrence of an allergy with children growing up in a sterile environment. Statistically, children growing up in frequent contact with other children on Earth have a much lower risk to suffer from allergy in their adolescent or adult years. On Mars the population is much smaller in the beginning, resulting in a significant lower chance for children to be exposed to enough germs to stimulate the developing immune system. A vaccination program should help. Possible vaccinations for babies:
- Tetanus
- Rhinitis (systematic exposure instead of vaccination)
- Rubeola
- Roseola
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