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  • Hepatitis A vaccine

    Drug
    05/06/04, 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 hepatitis A vaccine.

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  • Hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine

    Drug
    07/12/07, Healthwise

    Hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine will not protect you against infection with hepatitis C or E, or other viruses that affect the liver. It will also not protect you from hepatitis if you are already infected with the virus, even if you do not yet s

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  • Smallpox vaccine

    Drug
    07/11/07, Healthwise

    You should also not receive a smallpox vaccine if you or someone in your household has a skin disorder such as eczema (Atopic dermatitis), or a weak immune system caused by disease or by taking certain medicines such as steroids.

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  • Influenza virus vaccine (nasal)

    Drug
    02/29/08, Healthwise

    For at least 21 days after receiving nasal influenza virus 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 radia

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  • Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine (Td, adult)

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given to a person who is at least 7 years old. The booster shots are then given 4 to 8 weeks after the first shot, and 6 to 12 months after the second

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  • Pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine (PPV), 23-valent

    Drug
    07/10/07, Healthwise

    PPV should be given at least 2 weeks before the start of any treatment that can weaken your immune system. PPV is also given at least 2 weeks before you undergo a splenectomy (surgical removal of the spleen).

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  • Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids vaccine (DT, pediatric)

    Drug
    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The diphtheria and tetanus toxoids 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, 6 months, and 12 to 18 months of age. A fifth booster dose is give

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  • Hepatitis A adult vaccine

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    Hepatitis A vaccine will not protect you against infection with hepatitis B, C, and E, or other viruses that affect the liver. It may also not protect you from hepatitis A if you are already infected with the virus, even if you do not yet show sympto

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  • Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella virus vaccine

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The measles, mumps, rubella , and varicella vaccine is usually given only once when the child is between 12 months and 12 years old. If a booster dose is needed, At least 3 months should pass between the first and second doses of this vaccine.

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  • Influenza - Prevention

    Article
    07/31/08, Healthwise

    You can help prevent influenza by getting immunized with an influenza vaccine each year, ideally in October or November.

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