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… schedule in B.C. However, a vaccine for meningococcal C disease is routinely provided to infants and a vaccine that … have been in close contact with a case of meningococcal B disease. The vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, … traveling to an area where the risk of meningococcal B disease is high For information on high risk travel areas, …
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… health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung … history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the air How long your … type, size and shape of asbestos fibers you were exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to …
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… baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I … immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? Vaccines help your baby’s … system to make antibodies without your baby getting the disease. Vaccines also allow your baby’s immune system to …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … who will be travelling to countries where there is measles disease or are known to have been in contact with someone … people born before 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … in close contact with someone with meningococcal type C disease It is important to keep a record of all … protect your child against this serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get your child immunized, you help protect …
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… Vietnamese What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection … immune system usually prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get sick with a mild form of the … of an infected, pregnant woman may prevent or lessen the disease in her developing baby. Treatment of an infected …
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… What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine protects against 2 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria The vaccine is approved by … the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. Adults who have not been immunized or do not have … and diphtheria, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you also protect others. …
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… This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or … the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap … and pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
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… risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin Lung Kidney Bladder Liver The risk of cancer is the reason for …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine protects against 5 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … influenzae type b, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help …