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1. The external effects of a vaccine is herd immunity . Herd Immunity is protection from disease in a group, due to a large enough proportion of the population having immunity to prevent disease from spreading from person to person.

3. Potential harms of vaccines are :-

Anaphylactic reactions are more commonly associated with the use of killed vaccines such as rabies and feline leukemia virus. Killed vaccines have more virus or bacterial particles per dose, and have added chemicals (adjuvants) to improve the cat's immune response. These characteristics also increase the risk of an allergic reaction to the vaccine.

Neurologic and Eye Disease :

Neurologic symptoms are the most common vaccine reaction seen in cats. Cerebellar disease has been reported in kittens less than 5 weeks of age who were vaccinated with a modified live vaccine. Severe reaction to the nervous system.

Discomfort and Swelling at the Injection Site :

Pain, swelling, redness, and irritation can occur at the injection site. These effects generally occur within 30 minutes to 48 hours of the vaccination. If the signs persist, or are severe, the cat should be returned to the clinic. Considered to be normal reactions.

Mild Fever, Decreased Appetite and Activity :

Mild fever, decreased appetite, and depression may be observed for 1-2 days following vaccination, most commonly when modified live vaccines are used. Generally, no treatment is warranted.

Lameness :

Rarely, lameness can result from several different vaccinations. Kittens vaccinated with a modified live calicivirus vaccine may develop lameness within 3 weeks of the vaccination. Some kittens may also develop a fever and lose their appetite. These signs generally last 3-4 days, and depending on severity, may be treated with fluids, antibiotics, and pain medication

4. Health outcomes of polio - paralysis

Health outcome of chicken pox - scars on skin , pneumonia , encephalitis , mortality etc

Health outcome of measles - infection , pneumonia , encephalitis

6. Vaccination rates have dipped in United States