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… liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: … acupuncture or electrolysis Blood or blood product transfusions, or organ transplant in countries where the …
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… Vietnamese What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection … immune system usually prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get sick with a mild form of the … with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and …
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… to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater … is the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine. The ‘whole cell’ vaccine used before 1997 contained about 3,000 …
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… Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC … all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within …
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… system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment … How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … needles, syringes or other injecting equipment receiving a blood transfusion (this can happen in countries where the …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or … questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … must be in close contact with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to … need further TB testing. Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray …
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… make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small amount of the disease … . Do vaccines contain human or animal cells? No. Vaccines do not contain human or animal cells. The viruses needed to make some vaccines can only be …
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… baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I … germs. Your baby’s immune system is made of organs and cells that work together to protect them. Two important … parts of the immune system are antibodies and memory cells. Antibodies help kill harmful germs. Memory cells help …
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… used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who … factor D or primary antibody deficiencies An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or those who are waiting for … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …
