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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November … chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health …
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… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a specialist for …
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… polysaccharide vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62b Download PDF Document English … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… Polio vaccine (IPV) Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 13 Download PDF Document English … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … spores are found in feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … history. Getting all the recommended doses of vaccine is your best protection against COVID-19. It is important to …
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… difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110a Download PDF Document English … treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), … in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care team to be aware of any problems a person in …
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… quadrivalent vaccines Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23b Download PDF Document English … people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? … to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating …
