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… Understanding measles Last updated August 29, 2024 Download PDF: Document … immunized, you help protect others as well. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is provided free as part of your …
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… Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #14a) Measles, …
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… generally in the late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. To learn … more, visit  Government of British Columbia: Influenza vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who …
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… is the best way to protect against pertussis. The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines such as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free … (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Vaccination against Pertussis The vaccines that protect against pertussis are part of your …
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… the community. The protection from infection that COVID-19 vaccines provide decreases over time, particularly in older people, so a spring COVID-19 vaccine booster will ensure people stay protected. The spring COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people who are at higher risk of …
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… When you get vaccinated, you help protect others as well. Vaccines are very safe for you and your family. It is much safer to get a vaccine than an infectious disease. For more information on … during respiratory illness season including information on vaccines, visit the Handling respiratory illnesses page. …
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… asthma are at higher risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. It is recommended that people with asthma and their loved ones get vaccines to reduce the risk of these preventable diseases. For more information about vaccines see: Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine
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… you stay protected. For information on getting a COVID-19 vaccine, please visit: Government of British Columbia: … immunization BC Centre for Disease Control: Getting a Vaccine For more information on what to expect following …
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… COPD are at higher risk of severe problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines can reduce the risk of these preventable diseases. For more information about vaccines, visit: Influenza (flu) season Pertussis (whooping …
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… contaminated surfaces. There is no specific treatment or vaccine for EV-D68. Most people will get better on their own … Make sure your immunizations are up to date. There is no vaccine for EV-D68, but ensuring your other immunizations …