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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The vaccine is given to … spread from one infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that have blood on them, such as a toothbrush, razor, or needles used …
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… in stock and to find out if you need an appointment. Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to … by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … encephalitis from measles is about 1 in 1,000 which is much higher than from the vaccine. It is important to stay in the …
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… , and about 16 per cent die. Some people are at a slightly higher risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are … care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment … by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees …
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… yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … my hands? You should wash your hands before or after you take part in activities that increase your risk of getting … Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a child medicine Change a diaper Floss your teeth Insert or remove …
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… the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get … for protection. Immune globulin contains antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person's immune system …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the vaccine? The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose … More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … encephalitis from measles, about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions …
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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … drinking water in B.C. is a significant source of lead intake. As the skin does not easily absorb lead from water, … in plumbing. Buildings constructed before 1989 may be at a higher risk of having lead in drinking water due to …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Have active …
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… Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant … special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to … SA infection like a boil or skin abscess. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or …
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… organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. The medicines are free … clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB … Do not touch inside the sputum bottle or inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe …
