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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles … chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended … in Canada Are not sure if you had chickenpox (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with …
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… as “flesh-eating disease”. It is a very severe bacterial infection that spreads quickly through the tissue (flesh) … low. In B.C., about 4 people out of 1 million get it every year. Even if you have close contact with a person with … not had chickenpox or the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For information about the chickenpox …
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… a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for infection to occur. Not everyone with TB infection will … your area. Visit ImmunizeBC at www.immunizebc.ca/finder to search for your local health unit’s contact information. What … people at risk for TB infection. All information you give will be kept confidential. If you have contagious TB …
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… questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your immunization provider prior to your … and these may have different instructions for how they should be used. Use of these products will change depending … arm only) Where do I apply numbing products for the 4 to 6 year immunization visit? The immunizations given at 4 to 6 …
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… What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is … to get infected by putting their hands or fingers in, or near, their mouth after they have handled an infected pet or … If you have yersiniosis, your health care provider may give you an antibiotic, but sometimes this illness is left …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine …
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… 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … infection begins as tiny painless bumps that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after … until the bumps are gone. A person infected with the virus should not share towels or face cloths with others. Good …
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… immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. HBIg has large amounts of hepatitis B antibodies … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one … given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk …
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… C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can … around 6 weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become infected again in the future. The … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow …
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… like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be … in this water. However, some individuals (such as young children) may be less careful, or may be unaware of the … HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Who should I contact to report cyanobacteria? If you are …
