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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet …
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… preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from … items such as towels, toothbrushes, or bar soap Clothing should be laundered in the usual manner Clean bathrooms … and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not …
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… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … other vaccines, such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For … HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees and soil has been done in a number …
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… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 … with other vaccines such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and polio. For more information, see the … HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch of vaccine is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because … make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, … vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for … skin and you are healthy, you do not need treatment and you should continue with your normal activities. Although you do …
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… Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should I do with my clothes, bed sheets, and towels? All … condoms to prevent STIs.) Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some …
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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … your child’s immunizations. Possible vaccinations include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningococcal Travellers’ diarrhea and cholera …
