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… Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC File … The chickenpox vaccine protects against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools … and how is it spread? Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It can spread easily. You can get it from an … have never had the illness and haven't had the chickenpox vaccine. If someone you live with gets chickenpox, your risk …
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… Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … weakened forms of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses. The MMRV vaccine is approved by Health …
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… is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in … while she is pregnant, and these can be fatal. Is there a vaccine? Yes, the chickenpox vaccine provides protection …
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… Chickenpox: Controlling the Itch Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be very … of the rash varies from person to person, all people with chickenpox need to minimize scratching the rash to prevent: …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingrix® is not …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: … to be irritating the skin. Chickenpox (Varicella) Toxic Shock Syndrome Current as of: … to be irritating the skin. Chickenpox (Varicella) Toxic Shock Syndrome Current as of: …
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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 Overview Vaccines are safe. Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully check all vaccines for safety. After a vaccine is approved, Health …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. HealthLink BC offers …
