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… Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®) Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 104a Child Immunization Series … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … wood burning, such as woodstove and backyard burning Motor vehicle and industrial emissions Road dust What are …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles …
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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 … HPV9 vaccine is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … mouth method can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The …
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… (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 44b Download PDF Document English … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … in the womb. The effects of FASD include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, … program that provides trustworthy educational text messages to help guide you through the weeks of your pregnancy …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 12d Influenza (Flu) Series … given as a nasal spray. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #12e Live attenuated influenza (flu) … from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy …
