110 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… have a wound and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is … TIg even if you have received 3 or more doses of a tetanus vaccine. You may also be given a tetanus vaccine when you get TIg to provide long-term protection …
HealthLinkBC files
… You could also drink fluids such as juices, clear soups, or oral rehydration fluids for vomiting or diarrhea. See a … How can you prevent infection with the virus? There is no vaccine or medication that can prevent norovirus infection. …
HealthLinkBC files
… Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The Benefits of Immunizing Your Child HealthLinkBC File #50c Childhood Vaccines are Safe HealthLinkBC File #50d Childhood Vaccines: What is in the Vaccines and Why HealthLinkBC File …
HealthLinkBC files
… immunization history, you may receive a dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of hepatitis B vaccine later to provide long-term protection against … more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . What are the benefits of hepatitis B immune …
HealthLinkBC files
… in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called … is a safe, effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who … expect to have less tooth decay or other cavity-related oral health problems. Is fluoridation safe? Yes. Fluoride …
HealthLinkBC files
… pain or drainage at the wound site Get the chickenpox vaccine if you are not already protected. For more … see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine If symptoms occur, get treated early and do not go …
HealthLinkBC files
… sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your … in untreated water Sexual contact Do not have unprotected oral-anal contact, especially if your partner has symptoms … Use a dam, plastic wrap or cut open a condom when having oral-anal sexual contact Right after sex, thoroughly wash …
HealthLinkBC files
HealthLinkBC files
… you can decrease your risk by quitting smoking. There is no vaccine to prevent cryptococcal disease. Where is this …
HealthLinkBC files
… effective. How can you prevent VRE infections? There is no vaccine to protect you from VRE. The most important thing …
