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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… Canada. What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. When babies get infected with hepatitis …
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Hepatitis A vaccine

… provider. What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that attacks the liver. Symptoms may include fatigue, fever, …
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Spongy moth spraying

… forests and British Columbia (B.C.) fruit producers. It attacks and damages over 300 different trees and shrubs. It …
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported … provider if you: Were diagnosed with inflammation of the heart (myocarditis or pericarditis) by a physician after a … with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, symptoms of …
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Hepatitis B Vaccine

… What is hepatitis B infection? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious disease including …
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Rabies

… before you leave. Get advice at a travel clinic. If you are attacked or bitten by any animal outside of B.C. you should …
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Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… other parts of the body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory diseases, including emphysema and … If you have medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a management plan developed with your …
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Q fever

… weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at an increased risk of endocarditis, an inflammation of the heart. People who get Q fever while pregnant are more likely …
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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most Canadians eat too much sodium. The main … fat with healthier fats can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Choose foods with healthy fats such as: Fatty … Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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Yellow fever vaccine

… the skin and the eyes (jaundice) that occurs when the virus attacks the liver. For every 10 people who get sick, up to 4 …