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The benefits of immunizing your child

… brain damage, kidney damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 10 people who get the disease will die. Vaccines … Serious side effects from vaccines are very rare The most common side effects are soreness in the arm or leg where the … tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your …

Mumps

… Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more … of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an … comfortable while you rest and recover. Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have …

Measles

… die from complications. Complications and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. … and spreads to the chest, arms and legs. The rash lasts about 4 to 7 days. There may also be small white spots … comfortable while you rest and recover: Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk … tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your …

Molluscum contagiosum

… of getting infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection … and curettage do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …

The pregnant traveller

… diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are common. The safest time to travel is during 18 to 24 weeks … also need the following vaccines: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Influenza Rabies Japanese Encephalitis Meningococcal Contact … comfortable shoes and loose clothing. For more information about what you can do to decrease your risk of DVT, speak to …

Rubella

… is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella … not routine in many parts of the world. Is there a rubella vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide … comfortable while you rest and recover. Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… there is no set age for when a child becomes capable, common practice is for parents or guardians of children 12 … a health care provider has to give the child information about the vaccine. The health care provider will review the … to read over the information and allow the child to ask questions. The child will then be asked some questions to …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common mild imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. The vagina … may not have any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …

Trichomoniasis

… caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis . It is commonly called ‘trich’ (sounds like “trick”). The infection … in amount and/or colour (often whitish-yellow, frothy) fluid from the vagina Itching, burning, redness and/or … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …