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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 … in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without …
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… risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than … advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from work, school, daycare and running errands when you are sick Drink …
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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 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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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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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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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, …
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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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… 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 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 …
