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… Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine is … 4 to 8 weeks apart. The third dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …
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… Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a booster dose before they start kindergarten and again … you also protect others. What are possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care …
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… #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …
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… against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. … diseases. If your child had a dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday, they do not need a dose in grade … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care …
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… infections could be passed on through the use of HBIg. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have … B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of … to the virus. HBIg works best if given as soon as possible after being exposed to the virus, ideally within 48 hours. …
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… The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? The … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …
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… The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in … yellow fever. A booster dose of the vaccine is not needed. After you get the vaccine, you will receive a stamped … The following people should generally not get the vaccine, however if travel cannot be avoided, discuss the benefits …
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… fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune systems are not fully … child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands … not prepare food for others. How can parents pack food safely? If you send food with your children, support them to …
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… The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in … or the Western Pacific for 1 month or more you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting the virus depends on … bites while you travel. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… is not part of the routine immunization schedule in B.C. However, a vaccine for meningococcal C disease is routinely … File #23b Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines . Who should get the vaccine? In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is provided free … sometimes fatal disease. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
