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The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… children are behind in immunization or at risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases). Most of the time, the vaccines are given by nurses at immunization clinics held at schools. Children may also get vaccines at a health unit, youth clinic, doctor's office or …

Immune Globulin

… to hepatitis A and are not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age … If you have already received 2 doses of the hepatitis A vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, go to HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A Vaccine . How can I prevent measles after exposure? Ig is …

Gonorrhea

… rubbers. Latex and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Gonorrhea …

Chlamydia

… rubbers. Latex and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Chlamydia …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… to be independent. What is the most commonly reported type of abuse? Financial abuse is the most commonly reported … faced by older adults. Older adults are vulnerable to this type of abuse because they may depend on others to help them … situation and how the person feels. Be aware of any stereotypes or assumptions you may have about older adults, …

Reye syndrome

Group A streptococcal infections

… The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound … pain or drainage at the wound site Get the chickenpox vaccine if you are not already protected. For more … see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine If symptoms occur, get treated early and do not go …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… How can necrotizing fasciitis be prevented? There is no vaccine to prevent group A streptococcal infections. … who has not had chickenpox or the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For information about the chickenpox vaccine, see …

Hearing loss in children

… Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The Benefits of Immunizing Your Child HealthLinkBC File #50c Childhood Vaccines are Safe HealthLinkBC File #50d Childhood Vaccines: What is in the Vaccines and Why HealthLinkBC File …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Bacterial vaginosis BV …