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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies against …
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… Condition Basics What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that infects the intestinal tract. You can get rotavirus more than once, but the first …
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Key points The ingredients in vaccines are important for keeping them safe and effective . They are safe in the amounts used. Some people worry that certain vaccine ingredients, like aluminum, …
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… 41j Travel series Travel vaccines are recommended for people who travel … 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial … find out the cost. Bring a record of all the vaccines you have received in the past to the …
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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, … 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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… . 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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… series What is the live attenuated influenza vaccine? The live attenuated influenza vaccine … You can find information on booking an appointment to get immunized on the Government of British Columbia’s website at …
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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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… 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 …
