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… 14c What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by … get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about … number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the …
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… younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Use ice or a heat pack … places until 5 days after the salivary glands first start to swell. footnote 1 In general, … younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Use ice or a heat pack …
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14a The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …
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14e The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …
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… 66 Why is immunization important for health care … at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your … you and your family and friends. What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The …
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… Redness and swelling at the site of the shot (injection) last longer than 48 hours. Your … Many immunizations are given as shots (injections). Your child may experience brief … . Swelling or redness. The area around the injection site may become red and swollen. …
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… Download PDF: Document English What is measles? Measles is a very serious and … people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Getting vaccinated is … vaccine (MMR). Adults born in 1970 or later should ensure they have received two doses of …
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… specifically the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and preservatives used in other … Some parents also questioned whether the MMR vaccine-which combines 3 vaccines into 1 … specifically the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and preservatives used in other …
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… 14b What is measles? Measles is a serious illness … people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Since the introduction … or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. …
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… 14d What is rubella? Rubella, also known as German … a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may … not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 …
