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… of menstrual blood, open sores, cuts or wounds, or bodily fluid containing blood Other less common ways HCV is spread … hepatitis A, hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease and influenza. If you have HCV, you receive these vaccines for … for more information: HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B …
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… a very low risk of spreading the virus through other bodily fluids, such as semen or vaginal fluids, HCV is more likely to spread if blood is present in those fluids. If you are living with HCV, you can reduce the …
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… eat more vegetables in the spring and summer). You get the flu and are unable to eat solid foods for a few days. You …
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… Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion … form more toxic compounds when burned Inspect furnace and flues, and repair cracks and damaged parts. Open the flue when using your fireplace. Do not let a fire within a …
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… with hantavirus. What are the symptoms? HPS begins as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you … vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. …
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… that causes gastroenteritis, sometimes called the stomach flu. Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea and … tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's …
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… B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are … tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis b, polio and haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine . The vaccine is … Visit HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection for more information …
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… cholera Typhoid Yellow fever Japanese encephalitis Rabies Influenza (flu) When travelling to an area with measles, infants can … more quickly than adults. It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as diarrhea starts, and consider using an …
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… open sores or bandages. If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub … chlorination due to their inability to quickly respond to fluctuating chlorine demands. To ensure effective …
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… that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and anus. HIV can be passed on by: … In the first few weeks after infection, some people have flu-like symptoms. This may include fever, headache, muscle …
