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… are behind in immunization or at risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases). Most of the time, the vaccines are …
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… pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing bacteria to your baby's mouth: Brush and …
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… help the immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? Vaccines help your …
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… raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk … information on milk safety, visit www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/dairy-safety or contact BCCDC Food …
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… is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. The medicines are free through …
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… for more information on swimming safety and drowning prevention Dry yourself off with a towel as soon as you come …
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… immediate, short-term protection against infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less severe. What are …
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… get 1 dose of the vaccine within 14 days of the exposure to prevent disease. This is provided for free. The vaccine is …
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… The goal in B.C. is “eradication” (complete removal), to prevent populations from becoming established. While spongy …
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… with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
