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… What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The vaccines recommended for health care workers are diphtheria … B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella and influenza. All are provided free to health care workers in … the HealthLinkBC Files listed below: HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #13 …
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… B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B … For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Eat healthy, nutritious …
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… VictimLink BC Help for Victims of Elder Abuse and Neglect Seniors Abuse & Information Line If you are an older adult … or mistreated. For more information about SAIL, visit Seniors First BC. SAIL – Seniors Abuse and Information Line SeniorsBC If you are an …
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… Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) and polio Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (Hib) Varicella (chicken pox) … the immunization schedule, visit the ImmunizeBC website. Flu shots Influenza immunization protects against viruses … there's a new flu shot every year. The influenza (flu) vaccine is available each year as early as October and can …
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… Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local … protect: Your family, friends and neighbours Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other medical … tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's …
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… health of your baby. Experts recommend getting the COVID-19 vaccine if you are planning a pregnancy, are pregnant, were … also help prevent other viral infections, like colds and influenza (flu). Even if you are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines, …
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… to hepatitis A and are not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age … If you have already received 2 doses of the hepatitis A vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, go to HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A Vaccine . How can I prevent measles after exposure? Ig is …
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… Most are given as shots. They are sometimes called vaccines, or vaccinations. In many cases when you get a … tetanus, and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). Influenza (flu). Haemophilus influenzae type b disease, or Hib disease. …
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… have a wound and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is … TIg even if you have received 3 or more doses of a tetanus vaccine. You may also be given a tetanus vaccine when you get TIg to provide long-term protection …
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… immunization history, you may receive a dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of hepatitis B vaccine later to provide long-term protection against … B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. After the …
