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        2. Why vaccinate?
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          1. FAQ about HPV vaccines
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        1. What vaccines does your child need and when?
        2. Why your child needs to get vaccinated on time
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        2. What vaccines do adults need?
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what is the Shingles Vaccine called...

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what is the Shingles Vaccine called

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The shingles vaccine in Canada is called Zostavax and is made by Merck. For more information about shingles please click here.

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  • Home
  • About Vaccines & Diseases
    • What are vaccines?
      • How do vaccines work?
      • Why vaccinate?
    • Vaccine-preventable diseases
      • Chickenpox
      • Diphtheria
      • Hib
      • Hepatitis A
      • Hepatitis B
      • HPV
      • Influenza
      • Measles
      • Meningococcal
      • Mumps
      • Pertussis
      • Pneumococcal
      • Polio
      • Rotavirus
      • Rubella
      • Shingles
      • Tetanus
  • Vaccine Safety
    • What you should know
    • Side effects
    • Testing, approval and monitoring
    • Ingredients
    • FAQ about vaccine safety
  • Vaccines for All Ages
    • Infants & young children
    • School-age children & teens
    • Adults
    • Pregnancy
    • Travellers
    • FAQ about vaccine schedules
    • If you choose not to vaccinate
  • Find a Clinic
    • Find an Influenza (Flu) Clinic
    • Find a Health Unit
  • Tools & Resources
    • Ask questions / get answers
    • Vaccine schedules
    • Websites & online reading
    • Posters & pamphlets
    • Immunization record cards
    • Tips for locating immunization records
    • Vaccination scheduler tool
    • Get appointment reminders by text
    • News & Events
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