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… BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have concerns, …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses. The MMRV vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe.  Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part of …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine contains a weakened form of the …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … palm oils. To eat more healthy fats and less saturated fat: Use olive, soybean and canola oils instead of butter, lard …
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… after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … on them in a separate plastic bag before disposing into household garbage (for example, bandages, tissues, tampons, … HealthLinkBC File #102a Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Information on related diseases: HealthLinkBC …
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… liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver … chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or … , or call toll-free 1 800 563-5483 Mental Health and Substance Use Supports in B.C. …
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… is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the … uses a tiny needle to inject a small amount of a test substance called Tubersol® under the top layer of skin on …
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… Document Vietnamese Mercury is a naturally occurring substance that exists in 3 main forms: elemental (pure … might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household products contain elemental mercury. This includes … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family … personal problems including financial, mental health or substance misuse. It may be hard for them to safely offer … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs …