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… such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have … person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. … is no vaccine to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have …
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… for health care workers are diphtheria and tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella and … spread to pregnant health care workers and patients. Hepatitis B Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for health … after completion of the vaccine series. Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious disease, …
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… Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water … visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis A is a disease caused by infection of the liver …
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… may want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are common. The … and Polio. You may also need the following vaccines: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Influenza Rabies Japanese Encephalitis …
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… provides immediate, short-term protection against the virus that causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of … donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the … have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who …
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… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses. TIg is approved by Health Canada. Is tetanus immune … donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the … have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who …
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… infection that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. … condoms to prevent STIs.) Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… protects against infection from all 3 types of polio virus. The vaccine, called Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV), … 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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… of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against hepatitis B infection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus influenzae Type b … may die. Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. While some polio infections show no symptoms, others …
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… Norovirus Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 87 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an …
