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… Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51a Download PDF Document English … cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. How does it spread? TB spreads from person to … chances of a TB infection becoming TB disease? If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not … exposure. How can I tell if I have HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you …
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… polysaccharide vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62b Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide … types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is …
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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the … hepatitis B and C. In case of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral …
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… infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 121 Download PDF Document English … treated? If you have prolonged or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a …
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… influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 16 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine … name, this disease is not the same as influenza (the flu). Health Canada approved the Hib vaccine and is providing it …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … most frequent cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and health care facilities. C. diff infections may lead to …
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… papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted … (HPV2) and Gardasil®9 (HPV9). The vaccines are approved by Health Canada, with HPV9 approved for use in both sexes, and … orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a stool …
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… Yersiniosis Last updated March 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 77 Download PDF Document English … and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these … of 74ºC (165.2ºF) Use only pasteurized milk and milk products Educate people who handle and prepare food about …
