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  • Reminder of vaccination (3rd dose)

    To ensure the effectiveness of vaccination against hepatitis A and B (Twinrix), three (3) doses are required :

    1re


    2e :

    1 month after the first dose

    3e :

    6 months after the first dose

    This tool lets you send a friendly reminder for your third dose of vaccine.

    Please enter the date of the second dose as well as your email address. You will be notified within five (5) months.

    Date of the second vaccine:

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    What is HIV/Aids?

    Please take note: The chapter on HIV/AIDS is an overview! Complete and detailed information may be found in the many sites/links listed at the end of this section. This chapter is a good primer. For those seeking advanced knowledge – consult the approved links in the Links and References section.

    AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a disease caused by a virus (HIV) that attacks and weakens the immune system (the body’s defense mechanism).

    Scientists have designated the virus as HIV or human immunodeficiency virus.