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… protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal bacteria, type C. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The Men-C … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …
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… The HPV vaccines protect against infection from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of … to eligible people in BC. Both vaccines protect against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch of vaccine is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because … used in B.C. are approved by Health Canada. Are vaccines tested? Yes. Making a new vaccine that is effective and safe … pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune …
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… tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 … spread from one infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that have blood on them, such as a toothbrush, razor, or needles used …
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… know if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If … have been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in women; testing for men … rubbers. Latex and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. …
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… long your exposure lasted How often you were exposed The type, size and shape of asbestos fibers you were exposed to … and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can … It is always best to hire a professional to collect and test a sample of the material for asbestos. If you are …
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… outside of an outbreak are difficult to identify. Most types of illnesses spread by water can also be spread by … (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel depends on the type of infection. For many waterborne infections, you start … For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing or contact your local environmental health officer. …
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… only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible for testing for potential contaminants. Large public drinking … authority and water supplier can give you advice on the ‘type’ of water treatment or what precautions they recommend …
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… Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two main types of fatty acids: saturated and unsaturated. Fats are … saturated or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For example, butter is a … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
