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… the community. The protection from infection that COVID-19 vaccines provide decreases over time, particularly in older …
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… sleep Get protected against other diseases. The following vaccines are provided free to anyone who has ever been infected with HCV: Hepatitis A and B vaccines (if you are not already immune). Hepatitis A and …
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… cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against … Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations …
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… When you get vaccinated, you help protect others as well. Vaccines are very safe for you and your family. It is much … during respiratory illness season including information on vaccines, visit the Handling respiratory illnesses page. …
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… to check for hepatitis C and HIV infection. Also ask for vaccines that protect against hepatitis A, pneumococcal … can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus? There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B …
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… weak immune systems . These people may not be able to get vaccines, or vaccines don't work well for them. Their only protection is … doesn't last very long. There are many other reasons why vaccines are important: The risk of getting a disease is …
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… vaccine-preventable diseases). Most of the time, the vaccines are given by nurses at immunization clinics held at schools. Children may also get vaccines at a health unit, youth clinic, doctor's office or …
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… MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella [chickenpox]) vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their … and outbreaks can easily occur. Some parents worry that vaccines cause autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. … studies have been done, and no link has been found between vaccines and ASD. footnote 2 , footnote 3 Related …
