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Montréal en Santé & Vaccines 411™: The Perfect Partnership!
Vaccines 411, Canada’s online source for vaccine clinic locations and immunization information and Montréal en Santé have partnered to bring you a regular feature on vaccination. In our Fall issue we will be covering seasonal immunization concerns including building immunity in kids heading back to school, preparing for flu season, and looking into vacation vaccine needs.
Montréal en Santé
Winter 2012Protecting Your Family’s Health
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You put a lot of energy into caring for the people you love, and doing your utmost to stay healthy is a gesture that helps both you and your family alike. Most parents make sure their growing children receive all the vaccines they require, but parents may not stop to consider immunization for themselves. Immunity, however, is a family affair... Read More
Canadian Health & Lifestyle
Fall 2011ABC’s of meningitis
by Dr. Marla Shapiro MDCM, CCFP, MHSc, FRCP(C), FCFP, NCMPMeningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, or the covering of the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by both virus and bacteria. Several different bacteria cause meningitis, with Neisseria meningitides having the potential to cause large epidemics. The common subgroups of this bacteria include A, B, C, Y and W135... 
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Resources
Infants and Children
Immunization with Vaccines for Children and Infants can help your child avoid a variety of preventable diseases, and also protect the health of your neighbours' children and community as a whole...
Teenagers and Adults
Help teenagers make a safe and healthy transition into adulthood. Make sure their immunization status is current, and includes all Vaccines for Teenagers and Adults. Several childhood vaccinations are given in series that continue into adolescence...
Adults 50+
Vaccines for Adults Over 50 must be tailored according to your individual risks related to occupation, travel plans, health status, lifestyle and age. Don't assume that vaccinations you received in childhood provide life-long protection; many of these vaccines require maintenance...
Travel
Planning a trip outside Canada? Allow several months to get your Travel Vaccines in order. Start by contacting your health care provider or travel medicine clinic. You should be aware of which immunizations you have had in the past...
Seasonal
The influenza virus circulates around the world year-round, bringing flu to millions of Canadians each year. With each new flu season (November to April) comes the risk of exposure to different strains of influenza. Luckily, a new flu vaccine is developed each year to protect against those specific influenza strains.
Other
Rabies and tetanus are common germs that can cause serious, even fatal infections, yet vaccinations are often overlooked. Rabies occurs primarily in wild animals such as skunks, bats, foxes and raccoons, and can spread to domestic livestock and pets...
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