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… polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? This vaccine protects against 6 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus …
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… or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is hepatitis C virus curable? … to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the …
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… to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against … 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the vaccine within 72 …
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… has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against … getting the mumps vaccine after an exposure may not prevent you from becoming ill, it will protect you against …
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… not routine in many parts of the world. Is there a rubella vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against … be collected to make the diagnosis of rubella. How can I prevent spreading rubella to others? A person with rubella …
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… your baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? … weeks before travel. The travel clinic may recommend travel vaccines depending on where you are going, what you plan to … infants can receive the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as young as 6 months of age. Infants usually …
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… or children who are not fully immunized. What is pertussis vaccine? There are several pertussis vaccines available in B.C. that protect against pertussis. … as the first dose of pertussis vaccine is very effective at preventing deaths from pertussis in infants. A pertussis …
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… the genital area and may cause serious burning. Is there a vaccine for HPV? There are 2 HPV vaccines available in Canada: Cervarix® and Gardasil®9. Both … that cause most cases of genital warts. The vaccines help prevent HPV infection but do not get rid of the infection …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis … fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine …
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… you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A or measles. How can I prevent hepatitis A after exposure? People receive Ig if … to hepatitis A and are not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age … If you have already received 2 doses of the hepatitis A vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, go to …
