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… Immigrants from countries where hepatitis A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas … of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to … For more information on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent …
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… polysaccharide or conjugate vaccines. The conjugate vaccine used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against … care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to … For more information on mature minor consent, see HealthLinkBC File #119 The infants act, mature minor consent …
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… What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of … Wash your hands often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … For more information on Reye syndrome, please visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Prevent scratching by …
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… such as condoms, dental dam barriers and lubricant Alcohol and some prescription and illegal drugs can … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For … For more information about emergency contraception, see HealthLinkBC File #91b Emergency contraception (EC) Condoms …
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… CJD can be found in every country around the world. What causes CJD? CJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface … For more information For more information on vCJD, visit HealthLinkBC File #55b Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease …
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… respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce … of Reye syndrome. For information on Reye syndrome, visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome It is important to stay … For more information on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent …
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… that can block the child’s airway. For more information HealthLinkBC File #69d Helping your 1 to 3 year old child eat well HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and …
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… tick without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can … has been removed, clean the area with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. You may also put a small amount of … information about insect repellents and DEET, please visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellent and DEET Check …
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… that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent … on how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis is often caused by sexually … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help … on how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
