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The benefits of immunizing your child

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local … care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on …

Cervicitis

… fallopian tubes. These infections can lead to difficulty getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. … for more information. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …

Trichomoniasis

… birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk … unless symptoms persist. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …

Urethritis

… another cause is identified. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … condoms Do not use 2 condoms at once. Using 2 condoms together may result in a condom breaking Use only water-based … may increase the chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Vaccines can prevent some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and …

Pertussis whooping cough

… caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can … or children who are not fully immunized. What is pertussis vaccine? There are several pertussis vaccines available in …

Rubella

… not routine in many parts of the world. Is there a rubella vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide … and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are immune to rubella before getting pregnant. If you are not immune (you have not had …

Measles

… to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide … or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the vaccine within 72 hours after exposure in order to …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is … weeks, most patients can be cured of HCV. It is possible to get re-infected with HCV after being cured. If you have … might come in contact with your blood, (for example, when getting tattoos, body-piercing, electrolysis or …

Mumps

… seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the … deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful … has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide …

Gonorrhea

… not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual … of the body. In women, complications may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …