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44b The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …
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… protects against Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (chickenpox) The vaccine contains … forms of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses. The MMRV vaccine is … would have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella vaccines on or after their 1st birthday. …
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… a child with chickenpox may not need to stay home from school if they are feeling well. … to get it again. But the virus stays in your body long after you get over the illness. … If someone you live with gets chickenpox, your risk is even higher because of the close …
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… against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) … For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . What is … For more information about shingles, see HealthLinkBC File #111 Shingles Vaccine . … …
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… under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition that can … 1 in a million people who get the vaccine. Symptoms may include hives, difficulty …
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… also need protection against chickenpox (varicella), the second dose of vaccine can be … the combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine. For more information … File #14e Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine . The vaccine is given at …
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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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… is a painful skin rash . It's caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a … lasting eye damage. There are shingles vaccines for adults. They lower your chances …
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… toxic shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and … toxic shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and …
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07b What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against the virus that causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of …
