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… traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea caused by (ETEC) is available … drinking water . How do I treat traveller's diarrhea? Fluids The most important treatment for diarrhea is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can …
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… vaccines? Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines protect against 4 types of meningococcal bacteria: types A, C, Y … vaccine used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. … or who are determined by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine …
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… measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get … The meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine protects against infection from 4 types of meningococcal bacteria: types A, …
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… 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as …
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… What is the Men-B vaccine? The Men-B vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal … routinely provided to infants and a vaccine that protects against meningococcal types A, C, Y and W is provided to …
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… What is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal … What are the benefits of the vaccine? Vaccines that protect against meningococcal type C infection are the best way to …
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… to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of getting lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also … if possible, change clothes. Are there any laws to protect against second-hand smoking or vaping exposure? It’s against the law to smoke or vape: In a motor vehicle with …
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… is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as …
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… measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine protects against infection from the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b … the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine is the best way to protect against Hib infection, a serious and sometimes fatal …
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… infected or developing severe complications from some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your … is incomplete or unknown, be sure you have protection against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Polio. You may … about medications that might help. How can I protect myself against malaria? Malaria is spread to people by the bite of …
