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… serious illness or death. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine is offered to all students in grade 6. The meningococcal quadrivalent vaccine is offered to all students in grade 9. Learn about the routine immunizations offered in B.C.: Childhood Vaccines are Safe (HealthLinkBC File #50c) Grade 6 …
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… easily from one person to another. Getting the pertussis vaccine can help you avoid the disease, make it less severe, … babies who aren't old enough to have had the pertussis vaccine. What causes it? Whooping cough is caused by … easily from one person to another. Getting the pertussis vaccine can help you avoid the disease, make it less severe, …
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… may prevent a good response to certain live viral vaccines (such as measles, mumps, rubella, varicella). If you have recently received any of these vaccines, your doctor may have you tested for a response or … vaccinated again later. If you plan on getting any of these vaccines, your doctor will instruct you about the best time …
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… Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). Rarely, this drug can … drug are: aldesleukin "blood thinners" (such as warfarin) vaccines Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine …
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… stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the … Amantadine may interfere with the effect of certain vaccines, such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose. However, you may get a flu …
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… teeth and gums to the heart valves. Get an influenza (flu) vaccine every year. And get a pneumococcal vaccine. If you've had one before, ask your doctor if you need another dose. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about …
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… teeth and gums to the heart valves. Get an influenza (flu) vaccine every year. And get a pneumococcal vaccine. If you've had one before, ask your doctor if you need another dose. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about …
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… hepatitis A: Talk to your doctor about the hepatitis A vaccine. People who may need it include travellers to … have sex with men, and people with liver disease. Get the vaccine or a shot of immunoglobulin (IG) within 2 weeks of … hepatitis A: Talk to your doctor about the hepatitis A vaccine. People who may need it include travellers to …
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… less likely to get croup. Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and getting an influenza (flu) vaccine each year may help your child fight off some of the … less likely to get croup. Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and getting an influenza (flu) vaccine each year …
