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Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities The vaccine is also free … with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see …

Emergency contraception EC

… inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of unprotected … hours of taking the progestin-only ECP, contact your health care provider because you may need to take another dose. If … periods If you choose to have an IUD inserted, your health care provider will discuss this with you. Can anyone use …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. Your health care provider will know if anything is wrong and may … drops or ointment. When your child has pinkeye, your health care provider can tell you if your child can return to …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

Polio vaccine IPV

… in an area of the world where polio still occurs and health care workers, including laboratory workers, who may be … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but … consistent with cryptococcal disease, see your health care provider. Your health care provider can test for …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses and when … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier to … cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have … your blood, semen, body organs or tissues Tell your health care provider if you have ever donated or received blood …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… produce brush to scrub fruits and vegetables with firm skin like carrots, potatoes and cantaloupe. Separate raw …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is … mineral, especially iron and vitamin A, unless your health care provider tells you to. High doses of some vitamins and minerals can be toxic. Talk to your health care provider before you take any supplements or herbal …