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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 … primary series of DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against … receive a booster dose of DTaP-IPV-Hib at 18 months of age. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25c …
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… fever vaccination centres in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: … and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is given as 1 … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection … who were immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … bacteria. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in …
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… the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register … The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened … vaccine. Cases have occurred mainly in males 12-39 years of age. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. …
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… have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also … B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates … infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get …
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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles … (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune system can also get the … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Guillain-Barré …
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… seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For …
