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… infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine … will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. For more … the vaccine. This is because you may not be immune to the virus or variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 and …
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… such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). … 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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… in unpasteurized juice are toxigenic E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked … can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death Hepatitis can cause liver damage Cryptosporidium causes long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young …
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… tick in a small plastic or glass container to submit it for testing through your health care provider. Put a cotton ball … your health care provider. Mosquitoes may carry West Nile Virus or viruses that cause other diseases. To protect against insect …
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… issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye … red and green. Your child can have a simple colour vision test by an eye doctor to check for any concerns. This can …
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… Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet …
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… infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines … will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccines are approved by Health Canada. For more … the vaccine. This is because you may not be immune to the virus or variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 and …
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… HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis b, polio and h aemophilus influenzae type b … women in their 3rd trimester until they have been properly tested and/or treated for pertussis. If you have been in …
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… Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet …
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… 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 …
