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… PCV 13 vaccine protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved … these conditions should receive a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine at 2 years … vaccine protects against more types of pneumococcal bacteria. For more information, …
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… PCV 20 vaccine protects against 20 types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved … for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infection. Speak with your health … of the vaccine? The vaccine protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and …
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… than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine? The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved …
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… The ingredients are carefully tested during safety studies . The content from … achieve protection. Aluminum is found in air, food, and water, and it’s also present … for each vaccine, you can refer to the following resources: Part 1 of the Canadian …
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… vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP). Check with your … An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment A stomach illness with … vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP). Check with your …
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… 41i Travel Series Travel vaccines are recommended if you travel to or … 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial … clinic. Keep a record of all the travel vaccines you receive and take them with you on …
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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. … call 8-1-1 . Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on …
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… again. People who had chickenpox or shingles disease at 1 year of age or older do … contact with the fluid from chickenpox or shingles blisters. Children with chickenpox … later in life and cause a painful rash called shingles. For more information on chickenpox, …
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… Series What is the inactivated influenza vaccine? The inactivated influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or … viruses and is given by an injection. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses …
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… Series What is the live attenuated influenza vaccine? The live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza … viruses and is given as a nasal spray. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses …
