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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine protects against 5 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected person. This can …
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… HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver … of the vaccine within 14 days of the exposure to prevent disease. This is provided for free. The vaccine is … hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected persons. It can be …
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… you against COVID-19 which is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. The vaccine provides strong protection against … identified Have a history of MIS-C (a rare multi-system inflammatory syndrome) following COVID-19 Have symptoms of … certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, symptoms of …
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… sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The secondary stage … After the rash goes away, and if you are not treated, the disease will progress to the latent, or hidden, stages. This … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) …
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… and last 4 to 7 days. How is salmonellosis spread? The disease is spread through the “fecal-oral” route. Bacteria … detailed questions and to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may prescribe …
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… DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? This vaccine protects against 6 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … influenzae type b. These are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help … the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected person. This can …
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… on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… Enterococci are bacteria found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are … tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. …
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… foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep … feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People with intestinal diseases may not be able to eat large amounts of fibre, or … diet, drink more fluids such as water to help keep your bowel movements soft. Here are some tips to eat more high …
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… strong Build a healthy immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood … amount of fibre you eat, drink enough fluid to keep your bowel movements soft. A type of fibre called soluble fibre … sugar or saturated fat can increase your risk of chronic disease. Limit the following nutrients: Sodium Too much …
