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… What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine protects against 2 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria The vaccine is approved by … the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. Adults who have not been immunized or do not have … and diphtheria, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you also protect others. …
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… This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or … the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap … and pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
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… and removing viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of TIg undergoes more testing …
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… How can I protect my children from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get … #41e Traveller’s diarrhea HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria prevention HealthLinkBC File #41k Traveller’s diarrhea and … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… and have no symptoms. How is cyclosporiasis spread? The disease is spread through the "fecal-oral" route. Parasite …
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… What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … TB disease of the lungs, or you have certain health conditions or medications that weaken your immune system. TB … TB clinics, visit www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis Image … Tuberculosis TB skin test …
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… nausea in pregnancy Most mild/moderate heat-related illnesses, sometimes called heat exhaustion, can be treated … have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood to the skin to get rid of excess … person has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your healthcare provider …
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… the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
