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… Immunizations for Premature Infants On this page: Overview … premature infants (preemies) need all the recommended immunizations that full-term infants get. Preemies also … reduce the risk of severe infection and hospitalization. Immunizations for people who visit your newborn People who …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 … you receive and take this with you on your trip. Which immunizations do I need to get if I am planning to travel? The immunizations you need depend on where you are going, how …
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… Immune Globulin - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use … is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. This medication is made from healthy human …
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… Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English Document … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunizations protect against serious diseases, however they …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English Document … child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 …
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… Rabies immune globulin and vaccine Last updated September 1, 2018 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) provides immediate, short-term …
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… Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask On this page: Common … Common Questions What are immunizations? Immunizations help keep you and your child from getting a …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview … your baby with toys or soothing conversation. Ask your immunization provider about a sucrose solution that may be … strategies may help decrease discomfort related to immunizations in your toddler (12 months to 3 years) or …
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… Yellow Fever and Recommended Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Yellow fever … to evaluate your risk and consider whether you need to be immunized for yellow fever. Generally, people 9 months of age or older should be immunized with the vaccine for yellow fever if they plan to …
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… Immune Globulin - Subcutaneous Injection On this page: Uses … defense system against infection in persons with a weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency). Immune globulin contains natural …
