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… What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The vaccines recommended for health care workers are diphtheria … of pertussis vaccine for all adults who were immunized in childhood. In B.C., the booster dose is not routinely … vaccine is given in combination with diphtheria and tetanus vaccines. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a …
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… MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella [chickenpox]) vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their … shots. Before the mumps vaccine existed, mumps was a common childhood disease in Canada and the United States. What … shots. Before the mumps vaccine existed, mumps was a common childhood disease in Canada and the United States. What …
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… 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 childhood immunizations. For more information, visit …
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… Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, and childhood disintegrative disorder. Any of these terms might … made some parents concerned about a link between ASD and vaccines. But studies have found no link between vaccines … ASD. It's important to make sure that your child gets all childhood vaccines. They help keep your child from getting …
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… Your Baby Home The First Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years Overview What … on your immunizations. Make sure you're up to date on your vaccines. Ask other people who will be near your baby to be … Immunizations for Premature Infants Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years Your infant's 'age' It can be helpful to …
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… a time. It can happen suddenly and be a medical emergency. Childhood glaucoma is a rare form of glaucoma that may be … and can include severe pain and redness in the eye. In childhood glaucoma , symptoms can include watery eyes and … CAG in one eye. footnote 1 Your baby has a higher risk for childhood glaucoma if: The mother has certain viral …
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… and Stroke Assistive Devices and Orthotics Autism and Vaccines Avoiding Infections in the Hospital Avoiding … During Labour Finding Good Footwear Fluoride During Childhood Food Safety: Cooking Food Safety: Following the … Getting In and Out of a Car Safely Mouth Guard National Childhood Immunization Record Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) …
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… B and hepatitis A). If I have hepatitis C, should I get vaccines for other diseases? Yes. You can also become … disease and influenza. If you have HCV, you receive these vaccines for free from your local public health unit or …
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… vaccine. The pneumococcal and whooping cough (pertussis) vaccines. An exercise program or pulmonary rehabilitation . … Association of environmental tobacco smoke exposure in childhood with early emphysema in adulthood among … Association of environmental tobacco smoke exposure in childhood with early emphysema in adulthood among …
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… is to make sure that your child gets all the standard vaccines for children. These include vaccines for … and illnesses caused by herpes viruses. Not getting childhood immunizations. People who didn't get vaccines for … can also increase your risk for meningitis. Prevention Childhood vaccinations are the best way to prevent …
