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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 … infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted …
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… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth … 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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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for … from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 … protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register … The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened …
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… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and swab of your salivary … 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 … as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They … childhood immunizations. DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months 3rd …
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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-C … as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is given at … as other childhood immunizations. Men-C Vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 12 months 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 Td vaccine? … who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 … primary series of DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects 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 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 … Residents and staff of institutions caring for people with developmental challenges where there is ongoing infection …
