Public Health: Immunization

  • Influenza - Prevention

    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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  • Hepatitis A vaccine

    09/09/08, Healthwise

    In response to the vaccine, which contains an inactive form of hepatitis A virus (HAV), the body makes antibodies against HAV. This response is known as active immunity.

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  • Hepatitis A - Prevention

    09/09/08, Healthwise

    The hepatitis A vaccine(What is a PDF document?) is the most effective means of preventing hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. The vaccine provides 94% to 100% protection if you receive both of the shots in the vaccination series.

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  • Rabies - Treatment Overview

    09/09/08, Healthwise

    After possible exposure to the rabies virus, proper wound care and vaccinations are the most effective methods to stop the spread of infection.

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  • Hepatitis B - Prevention

    10/15/07, Healthwise

    You can protect yourself from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection by avoiding contact with the body fluids of someone whose health and sexual history are not known to you. To prevent infection:

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  • Combination vaccine for hepatitis A and B

    09/09/08, Healthwise

    Twinrix is a vaccine that provides active immunity against both the hepatitis A and hepatitis B viruses. It is given in a series of 3 injections on the same schedule as the hepatitis B vaccine: an initial dose followed by doses at

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  • Immunizations

    02/27/09, Healthwise

    Immunizations help protect you or your child from disease. They also help reduce the spread of disease to others and prevent epidemics. Most are given as shots. They are sometimes called vaccines, or vaccinations.

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