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Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal bacteria, type B. The vaccine … safer to get the vaccine than to get meningococcal disease. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness … include brain damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 20 people who get sick may die. Meningococcal …

HTLV-1 Virus

… has been identified throughout the world. HTLV-1 is more common in Japan and other countries in the Western Pacific … region, the Caribbean, West Africa and South America. About 10 to 20 million people are infected worldwide. It is … a woman, than from a woman to a man. The virus is also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis polio Tdap-IPV vaccine

… safer to get the vaccine than to get one of the diseases. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, … in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also … problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… types of HPV. It protects against 7 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cervical cancers and several other … need 3 doses What is HPV and who can get it? HPV is a very common virus that spreads through intimate skin-to-skin … is not necessary to get infected. HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). About 3 out …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… workers Hunters and trappers in areas where rabies is common, such as the far north Those who explore or study … be spending 1 month or more in countries where rabies is common The vaccine is given as a series of 3 doses. The 2nd … reactions after rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Common reactions to RabIg may include soreness and stiffness …

Yersiniosis

… milk products Educate people who handle and prepare food about food safety Maintain a clean kitchen Protect foods … your local public health officers may ask you some questions. They may also ask you to provide a fecal (stool) …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… may experience harm from strangers, this is much less common, except for financial abuse or fraud. When might the … or taking advantage of them. Both men and women may worry about how it reflects on their roles within the family and … and their ability to be independent. What is the most commonly reported type of abuse? Financial abuse is the most …

Salmonellosis

… a risk Educate food handlers and persons who prepare food about the importance of the following food safety practices: … you have been infected, you may be asked to answer detailed questions and to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel …

Campylobacter infection

… it is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. It is the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in … animal’s intestines may contaminate the meat that we eat. Common sources of infection include undercooked poultry and …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlorine? Chlorine is a common element in nature, where it is usually combined with … as sodium chloride or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in … disinfection is an easy way to make water safe. To learn about a safe method for using household bleach (chlorine) to …