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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC … can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die from … blisters, and then crust over. Chickenpox usually lasts about 10 days. What is the treatment? If you have been …
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… Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 … before feeling sick. An adult can spread the virus from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young … with a greater risk of complications. Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza vaccine? Influenza vaccines … as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity before the influenza season … life and will not need a booster dose. For information about pneumococcal infection and the vaccine, see …
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… to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your local sexual … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? Talk to your partner(s) about preventing …
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… sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express concerns about harm reduction. A common concern is that harm … for example. For more information For more information about harm reduction and naloxone, see the following: …
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… own schedule for teething. Most children begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their … the top jaw and 10 in the bottom jaw. For more information about when teeth come in, visit CDA Dental Care for Children … at any other time. If you have any questions or concerns about your baby’s fever or diarrhea, call 8-1-1 to speak …
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… and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about influenza and influenza immunization Myth: Influenza … vaccines. GBS may be associated with influenza vaccine in about 1 per million recipients. Myth: Getting an influenza … influenza (flu) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #12b Facts about influenza (the flu) HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated …
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… to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is there a special diet for chronic … loss may help slow liver damage. If you are concerned about your weight or a change in your weight, call 8-1-1 and … care provider or call 8-1-1 for more information. What about physical activity? Physical activity can improve …
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… coordination and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, … in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …
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… File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Should I worry about asbestos? If you must remove building materials such … particularly if goods are stored in these spaces. What about septic systems and waste disposal? Flooding can …
