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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While … Giardia Cryptosporidium Yersinia Other less common diseases include Q fever, psittacosis, toxoplasmosis and …
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

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The benefits of immunizing your child

… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … friends and neighbours Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines help protect all parts of your child’s …
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Measles

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Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is …
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Health advice for travellers

… visit HealthLinkBC File #07a Rabies Prevent insect-borne diseases Insect bites can spread diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, yellow fever and …
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Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives …
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Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… at risk of meningococcal B infection due to certain medical conditions, including: No spleen or a spleen that is not …
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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

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Group A streptococcal infections

… anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. …