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… of British Columbia: Emergency Support Service program Seniors may need special support in the event of an … See the resources below on getting prepared: Caring for seniors in residential care in an emergency (HealthLinkBC … File #103c) Community evacuation information for seniors (HealthLinkBC File #103a) Health care for evacuees …
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… COPD are at higher risk of severe problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines can reduce the risk … diseases. For more information about vaccines, visit: Influenza (flu) season Pertussis (whooping cough) (HealthLinkBC File …
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… virus. Early stages of the disease are characterized by flu-like symptoms, which can progress to bleeding, organ … is spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal. Outbreaks have been … contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals The Ebola virus does not spread …
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… others as well. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine … File #14b) Measles (rubeola) Measles rash Measles vaccines The vaccines that protect against the measles are part of your …
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… is the best way to protect against pertussis. The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines … #15a) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File … Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File …
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… Introduction With cooler temperatures, shorter days and the flu and cold season, winter may bring changes to our health. … outdoors difficult. Many of us will come down with the flu or catch a cold. Throughout the winter, it is important … topics Common illnesses and injuries during winter Cold and flu, and some other conditions and illnesses are more common …
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… contaminated surfaces. There is no specific treatment or vaccine for EV-D68. Most people will get better on their own … Make sure your immunizations are up to date. There is no vaccine for EV-D68, but ensuring your other immunizations …
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… serious illness or death. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine is offered to all students in grade 6. The meningococcal quadrivalent vaccine is offered to all students in grade 9. Learn about the routine immunizations offered in B.C.: Childhood Vaccines are Safe (HealthLinkBC File #50c) Grade 6 …
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… For more information, read Contact with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 … B immune globulin (HealthLinkBC File #25b) Hepatitis B vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #25a) Hepatitis B virus tests … virus) infection Preventing transmission Blood and bodily fluid precautions Contact with blood or body fluids: …
