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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … This is uncommon and requires direct contact with the fluid from the shingles blisters. For more information about … and the chickenpox vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #44a Facts about chickenpox and HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox …
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… Autism and Vaccines On this page: Overview … might cause autism. Today, with the exception of some influenza (flu) vaccines, childhood vaccines used in Canada contain no …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last updated … any routine childhood vaccine since 2001, except for the influenza (flu) vaccine. Thimerosal is a mercury-containing …
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… Typhoid vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working … clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services …
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Vaccine Safety On this page: Overview … Combination vaccines include: Hepatitis B/ Haemophilus influenzae type b. Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis/Polio). … B. Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis/Polio/ Haemophilus influenzae type b. Health Canada, the U.S. Centers for Disease …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number … as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information see HealthLinkBC File … Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) Vaccine . Some babies may …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A …
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… Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) On this page: What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of …
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Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection On this page: Overview … infection may develop following infection with viral influenza . Signs of a bacterial infection include: Feeling … need treatment with antibiotics. Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Current as of: October 31, …
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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Several myths about when a woman can or can't become pregnant persist, particularly among younger people. Myths and truths about becoming pregnant Myth Truth I can't …