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Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … care workers) get 2 doses of the vaccine. Most people born before 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely available) and will be …

Shingles vaccine

… Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by … virus shingles vaccine. You should wait at least 1 year before getting Shingrix® if you received a live virus … of the face or body. The rash may last for 2 to 4 weeks. Before the rash appears, some people may experience pain, …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or … minerals can be toxic. Talk to your health care provider before you take any supplements or herbal products. Is it … health care provider or a qualified exercise professional before becoming more active. For More Information Canada’s …

Shigellosis

… an urge to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to severe, or you may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically … after visiting the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand … may be required to ensure you are negative for Shigella before returning to work. Image … Shigellosis …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… 6 weeks after they have been infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of … Put articles with blood on them in a separate plastic bag before disposing into household garbage (for example, … solution in contact with the area for at least 10 minutes before wiping it up Breast or chestfeeding is safe, unless …

Vaginal yeast infection

… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; you are … about STIs and how you would like to prevent them before having sex. If you are having trouble discussing …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a … in the household. If you do use these devices, clean them before each use Clean and dry water damaged carpets, … drywall or carpets with mildew. Cleaning the materials before disposal can help prevent mould spores from spreading …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… opioid overdose Ministry of Health and Addictions – Help Starts Here: Harm Reduction https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/substance-use/harm-reduction For more …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by … an approved Japanese encephalitis vaccine in Canada before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and patches for infants, … to read and follow the package instructions carefully before using these products on your child. Creams or patches … follow the product instructions. If you remove the product before your appointment, outline the edges of the patch or …