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Immunization - The Diseases

		Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio and Haemophilus influenza B

		Hepatitis A and Immunization Hepatitis A or infectious hepatitis is a virus that affects the liver.

		Hepatitis B - Saskatchewan Immunization Program Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver. The virus is found in body fluids including blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and saliva of persons who are infected.

		Human Papillomavirus (HPV) A common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to several forms of cancer. Vaccine can reduce risk of cervical disease.

		Influenza - (the Flu) Information about influenza, pandemic influenza and the threat of avian flu.

		Influenza - Saskatchewan Immunization Program Influenza is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract.

		Japanese Encephalitis and Immunization Japanese encephalitis (JE) is an infection caused by a virus that is spread by mosquitoes.

		Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Immunization The MMR vaccine provides protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

		Meningococcal Conjugate Meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.

		Pneumococcal Disease Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.

		Rabies and Immunization Rabies is a disease caused by a virus that affects the nervous system and the brain.

		Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis Booster In Canada, tetanus and diphtheria are very uncommon because of routine immunization.

		Typhoid Fever and Immunization Typhoid fever is a very serious disease caused by the typhoid bacteria.

		Your Child and Hepatitis B Immunization Because Hepatitis B is so serious, Saskatchewan Health is introducing a Hepatitis B immunization program for all Grade 6 students in the provinces.

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Immunization - The Diseases