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… after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. HealthLink BC offers … years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA … from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes …
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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … for people with conditions that weaken the immune system or who take medications that suppress …
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… To understand how vaccines work, it helps to first look at how the immune system works. The content from … immune system usually remembers the germ and how to fight it. Then, if the body is exposed …
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… What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are made with ingredients that make them safe … to boost the immune response to the vaccine. Why are some of the other ingredients in … such as aluminum salts, antibiotics, and formaldehyde. These ingredients have not been …
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… Highlights Children receive multiple vaccines at the same time to protect them from … one visit, and it does not overload their immune system. To reduce the number of injections, …
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… Overview Vaccines protect against many diseases that … and even deadly. Getting all the recommended vaccines is the safest and best way to protect … Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Rotavirus Shingles Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) …
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… If you are interested in coverage for vaccinations for a child attending a …
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… from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, … Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a …
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… The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find … and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. HealthLink BC offers trusted health information online and by phone, 24 …
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23b The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …