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… given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 doses of the vaccine. For more … 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened immune systems need 3 doses What is HPV and who can get it? … vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune system to give better protection against these … vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of immunizing …
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… Living well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink … drugs have few side effects and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most … HCV: Hepatitis A and B vaccines (if you are not already immune). Hepatitis A and hepatitis B virus may cause further …
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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 … risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and the first dose of the hepatitis B …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chronic hepatitis? Chronic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that lasts for at …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 … will receive 2 immunizations at birth. One is hepatitis B immune globulin, which provides antibodies that protect against the …
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… immunized, you help protect others as well If your child is immune to the disease, your child cannot get sick and infect … immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50c Childhood … vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of immunizing …
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… for health care workers are diphtheria and tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella and … with dirty wounds, animal bites and contaminated drug injection equipment. Measles, mumps and rubella Measles: … before 1957 have probably had measles and are considered immune. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 … yes or no to the following sentences about vaccines and the immune system. I know why it is important for my baby to get … vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
