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… Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a … protection against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How … Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . What is shingles? The …
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… Document Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, … For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires … on cyanobacteria blooms (blue-green algae), read HealthLinkBC File #47 Cyanobacteria blooms (blue-green …
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… types of pneumococcal bacteria. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine . … care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have concerns, …
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… against hepatitis B infection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … die. For more information about pertussis, see HealthLinkBC Files #15c Pertussis (Whooping Cough) . Tetanus , also known …
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… short-term protection against the bacteria that cause tetanus (lockjaw). TIg contains large amounts of … protection against tetanus. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #18a Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) Vaccine . … care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to …
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… infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of viruses that can infect the penis, vulva (area outside of the … has occurred. For more information on the HPV vaccines, see HealthLinkBC File #101b Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. The infection may occur in the rectum (the … if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia … tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for …
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… hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death Children … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
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… say, “I am changing your diaper and you feel upset because you want to be cozy in your pajamas.” Point out and name … child health and development, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s Development from Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92c Your Child’s Feelings HealthLinkBC …
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… What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by different Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites … about using insect repellants containing DEET, visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellants and DEET Products … or when you return home. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #41g The pregnant traveller and …
