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… What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The vaccines recommended for health care workers are diphtheria … care workers who do not have proof of immunity against chickenpox. Proof of immunity consists of a self-reported history of chickenpox or shingles after 12 months of age, lab results …
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… What causes it? Shingles occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox becomes active again in your body. After you've had chickenpox, the virus "sleeps" (is dormant) in your nerve … can help prevent lasting eye damage. There are shingles vaccines for adults. They lower your chances of getting …
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… 12 days after the person is infected. Before there was a vaccine, smallpox used to cause death all around the world. … as long as 19 days after exposure. You may mistake a severe chickenpox rash for a smallpox rash at first. But different … these illnesses and there are many differences between chickenpox and smallpox rashes . How is it diagnosed? If a …
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… It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung … symptoms. GAS infection is more common in those with chickenpox. How is it spread? Group A Streptococcus bacteria … pain or drainage at the wound site Get the chickenpox vaccine if you are not already protected. For more …
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… virus infection (varicella zoster) commonly known as chickenpox. It is used by certain people who have not been … and have had recent contact with someone infected with chickenpox. This medication is made from healthy human blood … may prevent a good response to certain live viral vaccines (such as measles, mumps, rubella, varicella). If …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many … help protect others as well. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is offered to all students in grade 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers …
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… Questions Parents Ask On this page: Common Questions Vaccine Safety Common … child is later exposed to it. Immunizations are also called vaccines or vaccinations. Why should my child get immunized? Vaccines: Help prevent you or your child from getting …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many … than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many … others as well. The meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine and Tdap vaccine are offered to all students in grade 9. Your child …
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… generally in the late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. To learn … more, visit Government of British Columbia: Influenza vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who …
