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… increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First responders (police, …
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… infections (STIs). About 3 out of 4 sexually active people who are unimmunized will get HPV at some time. Every year in B.C. approximately: 210 people will get cervical cancer and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which …
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… biting birds infected with the virus. It is possible for people, horses and other animals to become infected if they … the virus. What are the symptoms of West Nile virus? Most people infected with WNV will not get sick. A few people will have a mild to moderate illness that starts 3 to …
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… infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your … A or measles. How can I prevent hepatitis A after exposure? People receive Ig if they are not immune to hepatitis A and … This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. Ig works best if given …
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… spread from animals to humans or from humans to animals. People infected with Cryptococcus are not infectious to others. What are the symptoms? Most people who are exposed to the fungus may not become ill. In people who become ill, symptoms appear months after exposure …
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… Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to people who are at least 7 years It is typically given to … also get the vaccine. The vaccine may also be given to people with serious cuts or deep wounds if their last … tetanus or diphtheria vaccine, or any part of the vaccine. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 …
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… Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 … symptoms are not life-threatening. In rare cases, some people may have an allergy to naloxone. What is B.C.’s Take … drug use? No. Studies have shown that providing naloxone to people who use opioids does not lead to increased drug use … Image … Naloxone Treating opioid overdose …
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… . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal … or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness People who use illicit drugs A second dose of vaccine is recommended for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your …
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… doctor's offices, travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles … vaccine is also provided free of charge to the following people: Infants aged 6 to 11 months who will be travelling … to measles, mumps and rubella It is recommended that people born in 1970 or later (1957 for health care workers) …
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… spreads easily between family members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long … Breasts Genitals Waist Back Buttocks Infants and elderly people may have a rash on the head, neck, palms of hands or …
