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Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… is recommended, but not provided free, for the following people: Laboratory workers routinely exposed to … travel clinic. The vaccine is usually given as 1 dose. Some people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with … out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for the free vaccine but want to …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You may also work long hours in difficult … You may not be able to help others at such times. Some people choose to focus on their own or their families’ …

COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine

… is the vaccine given? The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you … anaphylaxis. This happens in less than one in a million people who get the vaccine. Symptoms may include hives, … chills, tiredness and loss of smell or taste. While some people with COVID-19 may have no symptoms or only mild …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… vapour is a mix of smoke or vapour released by burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using … exposure and amount of smoke you are exposed to. For some people, even low levels of exposure can cause physical … to create a smoke and vape-free environment. For tips on creating a smoke and vape-free home, please visit Health …

Typhoid vaccine

… Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working in some countries. It is … while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in South Asia including … bacteria, such as certain researchers and lab employees People who live in the same house or have sexual contact …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. Most people with cataracts notice difficulties with daily activities (e.g., reading). Some people with cataracts get used to them and do not notice the …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. Most people are not affected by short-term exposure to the low levels of VOCs found in homes. Some people may be more sensitive, such as people with asthma. For long-term exposure to low levels of …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… later to have a health care practitioner read your test. People with TB infections usually respond with a raised, … means that you do not have TB germs in your body. Most people do not need further testing A positive TST means you … a TST with Tubersol®. These reactions can occur in people without a history of a TST. This may include hives, …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… western Canada in 1994. Each year in B.C., only a couple of people report being ill with hantavirus. What are the … it harder to breathe. In North America, about 1 out of 3 people with HPS have died. Is there a treatment? There is no … person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in areas where the virus is present, and who …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… How common is HPV infection? Three out of 4 sexually active people will get at least one HPV infection at some time in … many strains of HPV do not produce visible warts, most people do not show any signs or symptoms of an HPV … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …