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Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection … who were immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese One-third of people aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. … of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for example, …

Burns and scalds in young children

… and still growing, so complications can be worse than in older individuals What are the potential consequences of a burn or scald for young children? Hospitalization for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure … the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than …

Facts about chickenpox

… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … the virus can become active again later in life and cause a painful rash with blisters called shingles. Symptoms of … and chills. People may feel itching, tingling, or extreme pain in the area where a rash develops several days later. …

Typhoid vaccine

… 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form of vaccine. The … Possible reactions to the oral vaccine include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, or skin rash. …

Mumps

… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or … of rest Use an ice pack or heating pad for a swollen or painful jaw. Be sure to place a light towel on the jaw to …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases … one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters may develop on the inside of the mouth, on …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of … people with mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or …

Rubella

… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth … eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS … the ears and at the back of the neck may swell and feel painful. The rash, which may be itchy, begins first on the …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … and over may have symptoms, which include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, fever, loss of appetite and …