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Remember to get your vaccine booster — adults can lose immunity as they ageA new study from Public Health Ontario has shown how immunizations you receive as a child can lose its effectiveness into your adult years.CanadaApr 12, 2019
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Vaccine for pregnant women to prevent whooping cough in infants now free in AlbertaThe Alberta government is encouraging pregnant women to take advantage of a new vaccination program to prevent whooping cough in infants.HealthFeb 20, 2019
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Whooping cough cases jump to 304 amid south zone outbreakWhooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection which can be very serious for young children. In infants, the illness can be fatal.HealthJul 7, 2017
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Parents in Calgary Zone schools warned of potential whooping cough riskThe best way to protect yourself against pertussis is to be vaccinated, according to AHS. The vaccine is available for infants, older children, teenagers and adults.HealthJun 1, 2017
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