Y59.2: Protozoal vaccines

The term 'Protozoal vaccines' refers to the preventive measures used against diseases caused by protozoa, a type of microorganisms. These vaccines stimulate the body's immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease. Protozoal diseases can vary widely in their effects, but they frequently cause symptoms such as fever, fatigue, body aches, and gastrointestinal problems. Some of the well-known diseases caused by these microorganisms include malaria, amoebic dysentery, and giardiasis. Protozoa are often transmitted through contaminated food or water, insect bites, or person-to-person contact. Vaccination does not guarantee complete protection, but it significantly reduces the severity and duration of the illness upon exposure to the disease-causing protozoa. This ICD-10 code is often recorded during encounters related to side effects or other issues directly linked to the administration of these vaccines.