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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? … is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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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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… Cause The varicella-zoster virus, one of the herpes viruses, causes chickenpox infection. … that causes chickenpox also causes shingles (herpes zoster). How it is spread The … have you wait in the lobby. Examinations and Tests Chickenpox usually can be diagnosed …
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… to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox … and then crust over. Chickenpox usually lasts about 10 days. What is the treatment? If you … Ask your pharmacist or health care provider about lotions that can reduce the itching. …
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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. … other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine, Shingrix®, …
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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … at 12 months and 4 to 6 years of age Women of child-bearing age who are not immune to … where measles is of concern. It is recommended that people born in 1970 or later (1957 …
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… 07b What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) … germs, such as bacteria and viruses. Rabies vaccine provides long lasting protection … against infection from the rabies virus. The vaccine is made from killed rabies virus and …
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… 40b What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have … in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is …
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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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40d How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines …
