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… systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ … stem cell transplant recipients; and people born with diseases that severely affect their immune systems. Some … may not be at higher risk of severe water-borne diseases. These people do not need to take extra precautions …
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… find a BCTHN distribution site near you, visit Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com/site-finder For more information For more … naloxone program visit the following websites: Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com Government of British …
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… used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who … free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen … in close contact with a person with meningococcal A, Y or W disease, or who are determined by public health to be at …
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… some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), … testing. Early treatment can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. … promote good health while living with HCV, learn about the disease and consider the following: Access direct-acting …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Despite its name, this disease is not the same as influenza (the flu). Health … spleen or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical …
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… schedule in B.C. However, a vaccine for meningococcal C disease is routinely provided to infants and a vaccine that … have been in close contact with a case of meningococcal B disease. The vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, … traveling to an area where the risk of meningococcal B disease is high For information on high risk travel areas, …
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… health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung … history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the air How long your … type, size and shape of asbestos fibers you were exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to …
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… baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I … immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? Vaccines help your baby’s … system to make antibodies without your baby getting the disease. Vaccines also allow your baby’s immune system to …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … in close contact with someone with meningococcal type C disease It is important to keep a record of all … protect your child against this serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get your child immunized, you help protect …
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… typhoid vaccine? The vaccine helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The … Typhoid vaccine will give you some protection against the disease (it is about 50 to 55 percent effective). However, … any component of the vaccine An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment A stomach illness with nausea …
