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… child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 … vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine immunizations. It is usually combined with other childhood … and travel clinics. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the …
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… child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 … Canada and is provided free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an … years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio …
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… mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps … Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection against … number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine after an …
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… is given as 1 dose or shot. The vaccine provides effective immunity within 30 days for 99 per cent of those vaccinated. … of yellow fever vaccine is enough to build life-long immunity against yellow fever. A booster dose of the vaccine … vaccine at the country’s port of entry. In some countries, immunization practices may not be ideal. What are the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 … the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune system can also get the vaccine. How can I get the … and older. In adults 18 years and older with a weakened immune system, the vaccine prevents about 70%-90% of cases …
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… any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. … in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. What is pertussis vaccine? There are a number of … and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is also available for …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 … hepatitis A vaccine It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the … way to protect against hepatitis A infection. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the …
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… street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned above, the HPV9 vaccine is … are 15 years of age and older and those with a weakened immune system need 3 doses. Those not eligible for free HPV … it at most pharmacies and travel clinics. It is best to get immunized before becoming sexually active and coming in …
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… child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 … Canada and is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an … does not include hepatitis B, they should complete their immunizations with the same vaccine. They should also …
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… parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to … reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or refuse immunizations. For more information on mature minor consent …