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… used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who … free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen … will die, even if they receive treatment. Permanent complications of infection include brain damage, deafness, and …
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… liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients are … vaccine For more information on hepatitis C: Hepatitis Education Canada SmartSex Resource – Hepatitis C CATIE – …
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… some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), … and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients can be cured of … use and smoking Only use prescribed over-the-counter medications, or other herbal or alternative therapies as advised …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Tdap-IPV vaccine? The Tdap-IPV vaccine protects against 4 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (whooping cough) … pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. Pertussis can cause …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Despite its name, this disease is not the same as influenza (the flu). Health … every 20 children who get sick, 1 may die. Permanent complications of infection include brain damage and deafness. Hib …
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… schedule in B.C. However, a vaccine for meningococcal C disease is routinely provided to infants and a vaccine that … of the Men-B vaccine including kanamycin Are taking the medication Soliris® There is no need to delay getting immunized … and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Permanent complications of infection include brain damage, deafness, and …
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… health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung … history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the air How long your … type, size and shape of asbestos fibers you were exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to …
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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 … immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? Vaccines help your baby’s … system to make antibodies without your baby getting the disease. Vaccines also allow your baby’s immune system to …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious complications such as encephalitis, which is a swelling of the … About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die from complications. Mumps causes fever, headache and swelling of the …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … in close contact with someone with meningococcal type C disease It is important to keep a record of all … will die, even if they receive treatment. Permanent complications of infection include brain damage, deafness and loss …
