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… you can receive these missing routine vaccines for free. Pregnancy Women should avoid becoming pregnant for one month …
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… of harm and encourage healthy behaviours. Visit our Parenting Articles to learn more. StopOverdoseBC.ca Make the …
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… to get pregnant should consider waiting at least two months after returning from a Zika-infected area or after … with any partner that could become pregnant for three months after returning from a Zika-infected area. If your … using condoms or avoid having sex for the duration of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for …
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… insect bites or extreme heat.  To help you enjoy the summer months, read the information below on taking care of … tick to eTick. www.etick.ca .  Physical activity The summer months are a great time for outdoor activities such as … for travellers (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File …
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… in our communities, generally in the late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to … for children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions to get immunized. This fall and …
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… felt in all parts of your body and lasts for at least three months. Over time, the pain becomes more constant, and it … with ME or CFS, symptoms must be present for at least six months in adults and three months in children. The main symptom of ME or CFS is fatigue …
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… sound before the next breath. The cough can last several months and often occurs more at night. Pertussis can cause … deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. Pertussis spreads …
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… outweigh the risk of infection and symptoms may show 3 months to 5 years after surgery. What are the symptoms of an … . Symptoms of an infection could appear from several months after or even up to 5 years after heart surgery, …
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… and illnesses are more common or worse during the winter months. The holidays can also be a stressful time for many … Room (ER) in hospitals can be very busy during winter months. Prepare and learn when you or a family member may …