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… . Are newer vaccines safer than older vaccines? Yes. Advances in science have improved how … for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … Childhood vaccines are safe …
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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 …
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… is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender or … but not provided free, for: Females 19-45 years of age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex with males The HPV vaccines are given as …
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… series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, … as a series of 2 doses to people 13 years of age or older who have not been immunized. They get the second dose …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for people who … include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 …
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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 …
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… travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to phone … series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children …
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… The hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. … to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high …
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… the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No … properly, or who have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell …
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… the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is … Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of …
