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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download PDF Document English … of flavours like fruit punch, strawberry and blueberry. Health Canada limits the types and amounts of many of these … and black tea are examples of natural sources of caffeine. Health Canada allows up to 180mg of caffeine per container. …
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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? Cyanobacteria … they may be from exposure to cyanobacteria, see your health care provider. How are pets and livestock exposed to …
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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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… protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit … sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine … the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part of your child's routine …
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… and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 18a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine … 2 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care …
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… Meningococcal b (Men-b) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-B vaccine? The Men-B vaccine … meningococcal bacteria, type B. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The Men-B vaccine is not part of the routine …
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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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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What … Scabies will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. Topical …