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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you …
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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18d Download PDF Document English … short-term protection against the bacteria that cause tetanus (lockjaw). TIg contains large amounts of … who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a …
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… protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124c Download PDF Document English … respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you …
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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … tests are important for newborn babies and families because much can be done if hearing loss is found early in life. …
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… and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 18a Download PDF Document English … is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes … plans may cover the cost of the vaccine. Check with your provider. What are the benefits of the shingles …
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… immune globulin and vaccine Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07b Download PDF Document English … immediate, short-term protection against the virus that causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… Iron in Foods Last updated March 25, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 68d Nutrition Series Download PDF … Vietnamese Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). …
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… pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Last updated May 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18c Download PDF Document English … vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care … Headache, fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, chills, nausea, diarrhea and mild fever may also occur. Acetaminophen …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 12d Influenza (Flu) Series … influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection … vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You …
