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… more often Pain or burning feeling when urinating Lower back pain Nausea or vomiting What are the potential … a chance that the infection will stay in your body or pass back to you or your partner(s), and may cause health … anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as …
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… (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given as a nasal spray. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis … for adults because it provides better protection against influenza infection than the live vaccine in this …
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… What is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of … What are the benefits of the vaccine? Vaccines that protect against meningococcal type C infection are the best way to protect your child against this serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you …
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… What is the PCV 13 vaccine? The PCV 13 vaccine protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is … at 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against more types of pneumococcal bacteria. For more … benefits of the PCV 13 vaccine? The PCV 13 vaccine protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and sometimes …
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… effective treatment, such as disinfection or chlorination, against bacteria and viruses. However, in many cases, … found in the water. Reverse Osmosis (RO): RO is effective against all disease-causing organisms and many chemical … will kill many disease-causing organisms, and is effective against almost all parasites. UV will not kill some …
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… are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against mumps: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine … childhood immunizations and to others that need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File … may not prevent you from becoming ill, it will protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your …
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… centre of the armpit Tuck your child’s arm snugly (closely) against their body Leave the thermometer in place for about … instructions carefully Gently tug on the ear, pulling it back. This will help straighten the ear canal, and make a … petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) Place your baby on their back with their knees bent Gently insert the thermometer in …
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… What is the MMRV vaccine? The MMRV vaccine protects against Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (chickenpox) The … of MMRV vaccine provides more protection for your child against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. Children 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against these diseases may also get the MMRV vaccine as a …
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… globulin (HBIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. HBIg has large amounts of … hepatitis B vaccine later to provide long-term protection against infection. Speak with your health care provider. For … globulin? HBIg provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. It can prevent illness or …
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… C and HIV infection. Also ask for vaccines that protect against hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and influenza. How … Infant Vaccine HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth HealthLinkBC File #40d Living … File #97 Contact with Blood or Body Fluids: Protecting against Infection Image … Hepatitis B virus infection …
