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Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more …

Norovirus

… after using the toilet, changing diapers or before eating or preparing food. Proper hand washing requires …

Pertussis whooping cough

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or With … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … own epinephrine auto-injector. Most can do this by 6 or 7 years of age. It should not be kept in a school locker How …

Group A streptococcal infections

… is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … see HealthLinkBC File #60 Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) . Scarlet fever usually starts with a red … are often found in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, … from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza …

Travel immunizations for adults

… disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You … of the liver with the hepatitis A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking water. One dose of … infection caused by typhoid bacteria. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. There …

Measles

… ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen …

Rubella

… ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …