Cold & Flu: Prevention

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  • Haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine

    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. In most cases, this vaccine is given as 2 separate shots, 2 months apart. A booster dose is then given 2 months after the last shot, or no later than 18 months of age.

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  • Haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-OMP) vaccine

    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot may be given when the child is at least 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 2 months and 4 months after the first shot, or at 15 months of age.

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  • Haemophilus b and hepatitis B vaccine

    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The haemophilus B and hepatitis B vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months and 12 to 15 month of age. Your child's individual booster sche

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  • Haemophilus b conjugate (HbOC) vaccine

    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot may be given when the child is at least 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 2 months and 4 months after the first shot. A child may need only one or

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  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting Hib vaccine.

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  • Influenza virus vaccine (nasal)

    10/11/07, Healthwise

    For at least 21 days after receiving influenza virus nasal vaccine, avoid close contact with anyone who has a weak immune system caused by disease (such as cancer, HIV, or AIDS), or by certain medicines such as steroids, cancer chemotherapy, or rad

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  • Influenza virus vaccine (injectable)

    07/09/07, Healthwise

    You can still receive a vaccine if you have a cold or fever. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.

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  • Hand-Washing

    03/15/07, Healthwise

    Hand-washing is a simple and effective way to help prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning.

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  • Should I get a flu shot?

    09/29/06, Healthwise

    The flu shot(What is a PDF document?) is a vaccine that contains a killed form of three influenza viruses. The vaccine causes your immune system to make antibodies. If you are exposed to the flu later, the antibodies can

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  • Influenza - Prevention

    09/29/06, Healthwise

    You can help prevent influenza by getting immunized with an influenza vaccine each year, ideally in October or November. The inactivated influenza vaccine(What is a PDF document?) commonly known as the "flu shot," is given by

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