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… Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … feeling in the upper-right stomach area, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus … sinus infections, and infections in the lymph glands. In rare cases, the bacteria may enter other parts of the body … body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib … 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What insects are being treated? British Columbia’s (B.C.) forests are home to many native insect defoliators. Defoliators are … called Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki (Btk). You can find Btk naturally in the soil. It only affects moth …
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… is provided to students in grade 9. Both of these vaccines are provided for free. For more information see HealthLinkBC … is recommended, but not provided free, for those who are at risk of meningococcal B infection due to certain … on high risk travel areas, contact a travel clinic. If you want to be protected against meningococcal B disease, …
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… adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and are at increased risk of exposure to polio virus. Examples … laboratory workers, who may be exposed to human feces (stool). People who have not been immunized and may be exposed … dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … isfree as part of routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox …
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… (vomiting and diarrhea). In addition to LAIV, there are inactivated influenza vaccines available in B.C. The inactivated vaccines are made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses … vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You …
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… Spanish Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many …
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… ventilation is limited. Knowing possible causes will help you improve the quality of the air you breathe indoors. What are the major indoor pollutants? Biological contaminants can … animals such as dogs or cats, and dust and pollens are some examples. Biological contaminants can cause …
