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… Pertussis (whooping cough) Last updated October 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 15c Download PDF Document English … information about pertussis vaccines see the following: HealthLinkBC File #18c Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) … you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are not severe …
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… and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 18a Download PDF Document English … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, immunization for tetanus and diphtheria is … contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Last updated May 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18c Download PDF Document English … of previous Tdap immunization history but may be given as early as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of … contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor may …
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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … childhood immunizations. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … of people. Talk to your health care provider about regular screening for liver cancer if you have chronic HBV …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 Download PDF Document English … the symptoms? HPS begins as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following … clean areas where mice have been. Contact your local public health unit before you clean up the home of someone who has …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 84 Download PDF Document English … under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the … (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the treatment? Early diagnosis and treatment in a hospital can save your …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and long-term care facilities. In an emergency, …
