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… tobacco smoke and vapour . Also, getting your child immunized helps prevent illnesses that can cause permanent … Hearing Loss in Adults For more information on childhood immunization, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The …
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… usually by a bite. In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization soon after exposure. The virus can infect any … such as raccoons, skunks, foxes and coyotes. Worldwide, unimmunized dogs are the most common carrier of rabies virus. … before symptoms appear. It involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information …
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… parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to … reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or refuse immunizations. For more information on mature minor consent …
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… chance of getting sick include: People with weakened immune systems, such as those who have HIV/AIDS, an organ or … Speak to your healthcare provider if you have a weakened immune system, or are concerned about the quality of the … Preventing Water-borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems . Although the risk is relatively low of …
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… to a local medical facility with a safe blood supply What immunizations should I have before I travel? If your immunization status is incomplete or unknown, be sure you … the risk of infection while travelling, versus the risk of immunization while being pregnant. You should not have the …
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… provided free to babies as part of their routine childhood immunizations. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File … risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and the first dose of the hepatitis B … with HBV. Depending upon the type of exposure and their immunization history, blood tests, hepatitis B vaccine and …
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… your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure that your child is up to date with their routine immunizations through their regular health care provider. … and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s immunizations. Possible vaccinations include: Hepatitis A …
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… The infection may last longer in people with a weakened immune system. People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), those who have had an organ or … and follow the instructions provided If you have a weakened immune system, you should discuss your risk of …
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… to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV … series or have not had HBV infection before, hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and/or hepatitis B vaccine may be … with. Depending upon the type of exposure and their immunization history, they may need to have blood tests and …
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… the best protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you continue to travel or … dose of typhoid vaccine, or any component of the vaccine An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment A … Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children …
