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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib … the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is … Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high …
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… brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from … room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus … vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 months. The rotavirus vaccine is …
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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 … but not provided free, for: Females 19-45 years of age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No …
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… vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at … be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles … vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles … (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune system can also get the …
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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 … 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 children who also need protection against measles, …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … in grade 6 because: The vaccine works better at a younger age. Preteens make more antibodies after getting the vaccine … doses of the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened immune …
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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 … series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children …
