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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they … plants Use a pier or dock to enter the water to help reduce your risk of exposure, as there may be more larvae near the …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel Series Download PDF … If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you …
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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How … myself against infection from HTLV-1? You can protect yourself from being infected with HTLV-1 by: Never sharing …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body gaining heat faster than it can cool itself down. …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful … work by discouraging insects from landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 84 Download PDF Document English … in children under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the product instructions or as recommended by your health care provider. What are the symptoms of reye …
