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West Nile virus

… who have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe headache, confusion and weakness. In very …
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Grade 9 immunizations in BC

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Hepatitis B immune globulin

… mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers are at high risk of infection with hepatitis B, such as those who …
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Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 …
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Health Risks in the Wilderness

… to disinfect it. Water boils at a lower temperature at higher elevations Filtering the water through a mechanical …
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Chickenpox varicella vaccine

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Diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine

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Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… level before entering the water to ensure it is not too high. Even if the hot tub or pool will not be used for a … lock your hot tub when it is not in use. Children are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, …
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Yellow fever vaccine

… be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is a serious and …
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Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have never had influenza, so I do … People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of hospitalization due to influenza, especially … who have chronic medical conditions are also at much higher risk of serious influenza complications and should be …