Search Results

36 results found
HealthLinkBC files

Hepatitis B virus infection

… with HBV Sharing equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection with someone living with HBV. Examples include … baby Do not share equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection, such as straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and …
HealthLinkBC files

Tuberculosis TB skin test

HealthLinkBC files

Travel immunizations for adults

… There are 2 types of typhoid vaccine - oral (by mouth) and injection (by needle). The oral vaccine is a series of capsules you take at home. The injection vaccine is only 1 dose at the travel clinic. For …
HealthLinkBC files

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… influenza viruses or parts of the viruses and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d … need to receive the inactivated influenza vaccine given by injection. LAIV, or another influenza vaccine, is especially …
HealthLinkBC files

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… against infection from influenza viruses and is given by an injection. The vaccine does not protect against other … workers How is the vaccine given? The vaccine is given by injection, usually as one dose. Children under 9 years of …
HealthLinkBC files

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

HealthLinkBC files

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

HealthLinkBC files

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. Low grade fever may also occur. These …
HealthLinkBC files

Group A streptococcal infections

HealthLinkBC files

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… are known to have a higher risk of getting the disease. Injection drug use is the biggest risk factor. Other risk …