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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox … make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for … at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-B … the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A … The hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months … The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine …
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… HPV9 vaccine is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender or … as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR … travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA … The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially important for … People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? … and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the polio … is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap … to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune …
