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… exposed to polio and should be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in … and even death. Diphtheria and tetanus: Immunization against diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for all adults … for health care workers who may be exposed to blood or body fluids. Individuals are considered to be immune if they have …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c 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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… travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or … been vaccinated before or have not had a one-time booster against polio. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File … be given later for lifetime protection. A combined vaccine against hepatitis A and B is also available. For more …
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… highest risk of skin damage. For more information, visit Protecting Yourself from Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation: … h/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/radiation/ultraviolet-uv-radiation/protecting-yourself-from-ultraviolet-uv-radiation . If you … . Will sunscreen protect me against UV radiation? The best protection against UV …
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… What is the MMRV vaccine? The MMRV vaccine protects against Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (chickenpox) The … of MMRV vaccine provides more protection for your child against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. Children 4 to … eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious …
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… globulin (HBIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. HBIg has large amounts of hepatitis B antibodies … B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. After the …
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… is the chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine protects against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes … 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, mumps or rubella, the 2nd dose can be given … health care provider. What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It spreads …
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… in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare … are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against rubella: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine … comfortable while you rest and recover. Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have …
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… influenza viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given by an … breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord …
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… is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria … number of pertussis vaccines available in B.C. that protect against pertussis. The pertussis vaccines are provided in … to grade 9 students in B.C. Adults who were not immunized against pertussis as children can also get a dose of the …
