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… vaccines, there are times when you may need to get a test. If you have questions … been exposed. You're travelling. You may need to be tested before and after you travel. … be around other people. For example, you may need a test before ending isolation or …
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… after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. HealthLink BC offers … years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA … from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes …
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… tabs to learn more. Expand all Collapse all HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine is … 1980 and later who have not had the vaccine HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine – …
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… To understand how vaccines work, it helps to first look at how the immune system works. The content from … immune system usually remembers the germ and how to fight it. Then, if the body is exposed …
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… What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are made with ingredients that make them safe … to boost the immune response to the vaccine. Why are some of the other ingredients in … such as aluminum salts, antibiotics, and formaldehyde. These ingredients have not been …
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… Highlights Children receive multiple vaccines at the same time to protect them from … and when they are most at risk. It is safe for children to receive multiple vaccines during one visit, and it does not …
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… Overview Vaccines protect against many diseases that … and even deadly. Getting all the recommended vaccines is the safest and best way to protect … diseases. Chickenpox (varicella) COVID-19 DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib DTaP-IPV-Hib …
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… In BC, children and teens are offered free vaccines (paid for by the BC government) to … against 15 different diseases. These are the vaccines that are part of the routine … for extra protection. Poster Document Childhood vaccines available for purchase …
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… from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, … Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a …
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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines? Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines protect …
