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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening …
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… and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 18a Download PDF Document English … is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early … bites, burns or scrapes, it is recommended that you see your health care provider immediately for treatment. This is …
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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … Because itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. … Scabies will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … plans may cover the cost of the vaccine. Check with your provider. What are the benefits of the shingles … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… Japanese encephalitis vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41h Travel Series Download PDF … to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … provincial medical services plan (MSP). You can check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a …
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… pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Last updated May 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18c Download PDF Document English … vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should …
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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18d Download PDF Document English … who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a … and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is recommended for …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 12d Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . Who should get the vaccine? …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … travel to an area at risk of malaria, you need to protect yourself before you travel, while you are travelling and …
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… Hepatitis B immune globulin Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 25b Download PDF Document English … who inject drugs or are sex trade workers Depending on your immunization history, you may receive a dose of … provide long-term protection against infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit …
