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Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… Stomach ache Irritability For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 … call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition that can result in …

Hearing loss in children

… as cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis or rubella Certain syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… the influenza vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore throat and/or … after getting an influenza vaccine Developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting an influenza …

Time for bed

… sleep related infant death, including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Babies are safest when placed to sleep: On … first 6 months and can protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information on SIDS, see …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… area outside of the uterus Getting PID again Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome – a rare complication of the liver The likelihood …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… by rodent urine or droppings. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) has been associated with the inhalation of … visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks and fleas carried by rodents can also spread …

Prenatal ultrasound

… blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down syndrome (DS), Trisomy 18 or an open neural tube defect. … markers might suggest a congenital condition, such as Down syndrome or Trisomy 18. Your health care provider may offer …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… autism, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other illnesses. These studies are …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… have a greater chance of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit …

E coli infection

… serious and sometimes fatal illness called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which can result in kidney failure, anemia …