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… B and polio. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have any …
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… body. In a penis, the urethra also carries semen. What causes urethritis? Urethritis is often caused by sexually … For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a Gonorrhea and HealthLinkBC File #08l … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, tiredness, coughing, sneezing, sinus … and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: Mould and other … even with the windows closed. For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion …
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… found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects … organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … of becoming pregnant, be sure to follow the advice in this HealthLinkBC File on how to avoid infection. A growing fetus …
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… your child’s body Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can … on febrile seizures, also known as fever seizures, see HealthLinkBC File #112 Febrile Seizures (Fever Seizures) … . For more information on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and …
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… Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood … damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine …
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… influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. … about pneumococcal infection and the vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine . … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #12b Facts about influenza (the …
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… harm. Some older adults who have experienced abuse may use alcohol or prescription drugs to help them with sleep, … information about abuse and older adults, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93b Abuse and Neglect of Older …
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… cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened … . For more information on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The Benefits of Immunizing Your Child …
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… is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include sudden stomach … For more information For more information see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make …
