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… haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to … against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 years. … you also protect others. What are possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of … of the influenza virus. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? LAIV contains weakened influenza viruses …
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… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … fluid leak A child with any of these conditions should receive a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide … also get a dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine after their last dose of PCV 13. Speak with your health care …
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… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … 4 to 8 weeks apart. The third dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization … world. In 1994, Canada was certified as a “polio free” country. However, until polio is eliminated globally, …
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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of all … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to … of age and under who did not get a dose of vaccine on or after their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact with someone with …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined with … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. A booster dose may be required … The vaccine will start offering protection about 1 week after taking the last dose. The travel clinic will provide …
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… disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? … provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for the free … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third dose is given 5 months …