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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … to get the vaccine than to get measles, mumps or rubella. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, … of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care provider. What are …
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… and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14e Download PDF Document English … vaccine than to get measles, mumps, rubella or varicella. Common reactions to the MMRV vaccine may include soreness, … of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care provider. What are …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. Common ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: … your hands afterwards People with a weak immune system and concerns about the quality of the water in their community …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … help protect: Your family, friends and neighbours Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other … Serious side effects from vaccines are very rare The most common side effects are soreness in the arm or leg where the …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51d Download PDF Document English … cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC … How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First appointment A health care practitioner uses a tiny …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and … Endocrine disorders: Endocrine disorders are the most common group of conditions found through a newborn blood …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … are not live virus vaccines and cannot give you COVID-19. Common reactions to the vaccines may include soreness, … are mild and generally last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the …
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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … or towels. What are the symptoms? Itching is the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your … a health care provider if the lice do not go away after the first treatment, or if you have any signs of a skin …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common mild imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. The vagina … a grey colour or have a fish-like odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it can occur in …
