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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … For assistance, call 8-1-1 . What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against infection from …
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… vaccination location near you Prevent cancer Getting the HPV vaccine when you're young … of HPV, and it's free for youth in B.C. Why get the HPV vaccine? Image It's free The HPV … Card or Personal Health Number to get started. See your vaccine history Don't wait. …
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… The virus is most commonly found on the genitals and anus. It is found less often on … types of HPV cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or cauliflower-like … Caution: Do not use non-prescription wart removal products to treat genital warts. These …
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… If you are interested in coverage for vaccinations for a child attending a …
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… health plans cover the cost of this vaccine. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine … you have all the vaccines you need. Health conditions Expand all Collapse all … with conditions such as diabetes, heart, or lung disease are at higher risk for serious …
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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 … one visit, and it does not overload their immune system. To reduce the number of injections, …
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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 … Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Rotavirus Shingles Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) …
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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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… 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 …
