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… 8 weeks before you travel. This is important because some vaccines may take several weeks to become fully effective, … feces. You may require a dose of Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) if you are going to areas where polio is present, have … information, visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis A is a disease caused …
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… cough) and polio Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (Hib) Varicella (chicken pox) Rotavirus Pneumococcal and … there's a new flu shot every year. The influenza (flu) vaccine is available each year as early as October and can … Immunizations HealthLink BC: Your baby's immune system and vaccines … Immunization in your babys first year …
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… are three different shots that protect you from tetanus. DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 … are three different shots that protect you from tetanus. DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). DTaP is given in …
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… Antibiotics. These medicines kill bacteria. A tetanus vaccine. Tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG). This is a protein … are three different shots that protect you from tetanus. DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 …
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… is to make sure that your child gets all the standard vaccines for children. These include vaccines for … measles, chickenpox, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) disease, and pneumococcal infection. Talk to the doctor … immunizations. People who didn't get vaccines for mumps, Hib disease, or pneumococcal infections before age 2 are …
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… Most are given as shots. They are sometimes called vaccines, or vaccinations. In many cases when you get a … Influenza (flu). Haemophilus influenzae type b disease, or Hib disease. Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B. Human papillomavirus … Influenza (flu). Haemophilus influenzae type b disease, or Hib disease. Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B. Human papillomavirus …
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… What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The vaccines recommended for health care workers are diphtheria … tetanus, and polio Polio: Primary immunization with polio vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most … (flu) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine (IPV) HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) …
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… a fever include: Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTaP) or diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT). Babies can … (103.1°F) axillary. within 2 to 3 hours of getting the DTaP or DPT shot. Children may be fussy and have other mild … a fever include: Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTaP) or diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT). Babies can …
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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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… 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 …
