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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part … rubella? Measles, mumps and rubella are diseases caused by viruses. The viruses are easily spread through the air when …
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… recommended for adult travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water … caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The … are at greater risk of being infected with hepatitis B virus and need to be immunized at birth. For more …
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… caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV): herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 … a result, many people may not be aware that they have the virus. How is it spread? Herpes is passed from … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine … will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. For more … you against COVID-19 which is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. The vaccine provides strong protection against …
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… infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines … will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccines are approved by Health Canada. For more … for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older …
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… infection that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. … on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after contact with the virus. The bumps grow over several weeks to become small, … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. It is provided free to babies as part of their … by Health Canada. What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. When babies get infected with …
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… A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should … HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver … likely to come in contact with or spread the hepatitis A virus, including: Those who will be living, working or …
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… at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may …
