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Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available … disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those with health … care settings, including long-term care facilities, who have contact with patients Visitors to health care …

Clean-up after a flood

… that flood waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land … such as an N95. During cleaning, avoid touching exposed skin with contaminated gloves or items. You should wash …

Young children and their vision

… is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … rays from the sun can cause eye damage, as well as harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and adults. To …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, and pneumonia. How can … in the water gets used up. Before and after use, you should check the disinfectant level and add disinfectant if … oils, resulting in the use of less disinfectant. If you have been vomiting, have diarrhea, an open wound, or any …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each … due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung … by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees …

Yellow fever vaccine

… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. Keep a … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … by a virus. It gets its name from the yellowing of the skin and the eyes (jaundice) that occurs when the virus …

Immune Globulin

… Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, may …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child have different roles at meal and snack times. Your role is … how to eat well and makes mealtimes more enjoyable. What should I offer my child to eat? Offer your child nutritious … to eat. Reduce distractions at mealtimes Turn off the TV, cell phones, tablets and computers. This will help you focus …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. … Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines help protect all … the vaccine than to get the disease. Here are things you should know: Serious side effects from vaccines are very …