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  • Haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-OMP) vaccine

    Drug
    03/11/08, 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. Booster shots may be given at 12 to 15 months of age.

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  • Haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine

    Drug
    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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  • Meningococcal conjugate vaccine

    Drug
    12/13/07, Healthwise

    Becoming infected with meningitis is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.

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  • Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine

    Drug
    03/14/07, Healthwise

    Developing meningitis (infection of the spinal cord and lining of the brain) is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is ex

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  • Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV adult, 23-valent)

    Drug
    02/09/04, Healthwise

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

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  • Mumps virus vaccine

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The mumps vaccine is usually given as one shot, followed later by a booster vaccine with measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first mumps vaccine is usually given when the child is 12 to 15 months old. The MMR shots are then given before th

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  • Influenza virus vaccine (injectable)

    Drug
    02/21/08, 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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  • Yellow fever vaccine

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    Yellow fever vaccine is for use in adults and children who are at least 9 months old. The vaccine is given every 10 years to people who are at risk of exposure to yellow fever. Your individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines.

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  • Tetanus toxoid vaccine

    Drug
    05/06/04, Healthwise

    Individuals 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 tetanus toxoid vaccine.

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  • Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is given in a series of 3 shots. The booster shots are usually given 7 days and 2 weeks to 1 month after the first shot. Your individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines. Follow your doctor's i

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