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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, … drug policy. The aim of harm reduction is to support the health and wellbeing of people who use substances. Harm …
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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download PDF Document English … (energy drinks) are advertised as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands … of flavours like fruit punch, strawberry and blueberry. Health Canada limits the types and amounts of many of these …
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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 … is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles … plans may cover the cost of the vaccine. Check with your provider. What are the benefits of the shingles …
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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18d Download PDF Document English … germs, such as bacteria and viruses. TIg is approved by Health Canada. Is tetanus immune globulin safe? Yes. TIg is … who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a …
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… Hepatitis B immune globulin Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 25b Download PDF Document English … bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by Health Canada. Is hepatitis B immune globulin safe? Yes. … who inject drugs or are sex trade workers Depending on your immunization history, you may receive a dose of …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 68i Nutrition Series Download PDF … At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance and add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money …
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… Typhoid vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41j Travel Series Download PDF … to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to …
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… Immune Globulin Last updated March 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 63 Download PDF Document English … antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune globulin safe? Yes. …
