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… by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, … polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a booster … haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, … give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their …
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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … or severe illness, including those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products Inject … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment includes …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 … It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the Hib vaccine? The Hib …
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… to immediately check on you after a disaster. What supplies should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking about your personal needs is … names and numbers of family members, friends, health care providers and caregivers Additional items: Personal …
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… tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … (flu) When travelling to an area with measles, infants can receive the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The vaccine is given to … . It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the hepatitis B vaccine? …
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… the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any supports they need to be successful. Why does my … 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing … because much can be done if hearing loss is found early in life. In B.C., all babies can have their hearing screened …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is … It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. The rotavirus vaccine is given by mouth. A few …
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… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … in an area of the world where polio still occurs and health care workers, including laboratory workers, who may be … can also be given to infants and children who have already received protection from diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and …
