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… who are being immunized according to the B.C. routine childhood immunization schedule. For more information, see … vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of immunizing your child (#50b) Childhood vaccines are safe (#50c) Childhood vaccines: What …
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… is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common … cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against … (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection …
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… is the easiest way to keep them healthy. What is early childhood tooth decay (cavities)? Early childhood tooth decay refers to the development of cavities … tooth decay? The following factors may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or …
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… What is pertussis vaccine? There are a number of pertussis vaccines available in B.C. that protect against pertussis. The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines … vaccine is recommended for adults who were immunized in childhood but is not provided for free in B.C. During an …
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… traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against … Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection …
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… parts of the world. Is there a rubella vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against … Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection …
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… What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The vaccines recommended for health care workers are diphtheria … of pertussis vaccine for all adults who were immunized in childhood. In B.C., the booster dose is not routinely … vaccine is given in combination with diphtheria and tetanus vaccines. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a …
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… fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B … vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine childhood immunizations. For more information, visit …
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… B and hepatitis A). If I have hepatitis C, should I get vaccines for other diseases? Yes. You can also become … disease and influenza. If you have HCV, you receive these vaccines for free from your local public health unit or …
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… at https://getcheckedonline.com/Pages/default.aspx . Can vaccines provide protection? Some STIs, such as hepatitis A … B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Preventing sexually transmitted …
