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… Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … vaccine protects against Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (chickenpox) The vaccine contains weakened forms of the … or neck, and a rash that looks like measles, rubella or chickenpox may occur about 1 to 2 weeks after the vaccine. …
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… Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File … What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza vaccine? Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay …
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… polio, haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number … Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many …
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… polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? This vaccine protects against 6 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus …
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… Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local … The doctors said Nathan had a stroke, likely from having chickenpox 6 months earlier. Nathan had not had the chickenpox vaccine. The chance of having a stroke within a …
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… from an infection in a minor cut or bruise. It may follow a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no obvious skin … How can necrotizing fasciitis be prevented? There is no vaccine to prevent group A streptococcal infections. … had necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A streptococcus Chickenpox   A recent chickenpox infection can greatly …
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… What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The vaccines recommended for health care workers are diphtheria … care workers who do not have proof of immunity against chickenpox. Proof of immunity consists of a self-reported history of chickenpox or shingles after 12 months of age, lab results …
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… It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung … symptoms. GAS infection is more common in those with chickenpox. How is it spread? Group A Streptococcus bacteria … pain or drainage at the wound site Get the chickenpox vaccine if you are not already protected. For more …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many … help protect others as well. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is offered to all students in grade 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers …