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… viruses before being used to make TIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing TIg. These steps … to provide long-term protection against tetanus. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #18a Tetanus and Diphtheria … include headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Up to 1 in …
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… also protects against hepatitis B infection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, … be present but these generally do not interfere with normal activity. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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… single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry … cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth and washing dentures or contact … those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck their thumbs or …
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… the influence of substances Outreach and support programs Information and resources on safer ways to use substances, … substance use and getting treatment for example. For more information For more information about harm reduction and … who use substances HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Ministry of Health and Addictions – …
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… to your health care provider or travel clinic for more information. For a list of yellow fever vaccination centres in … first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye … it between rainforest monkeys and person to person. For information on preventing mosquito bites, see HealthLinkBC …
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… lice, check all family members. What are safe options for treating head lice? There are many different products and ways … than 4 years of age. What options are not recommended for treating head lice? Some methods and products should not be …
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… associated with the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary … carried by rodents can also spread diseases. For more information on tick bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick … droppings, debris left from chewing through materials or eating household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on …
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… from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines used in B.C. are approved by Health … protection, and they cause fewer side effects. For More Information For more information on immunizations, visit …
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… oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How … get rid of the infection once it has occurred. For more information on the HPV vaccines, see HealthLinkBC File #101b … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye … can legally consent to or refuse immunizations. For more information on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 … Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For more information HealthLinkBC File #101a Human papillomavirus (HPV) …
