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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment … number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12e Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu Who should get the vaccine? …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. …
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… Immune Globulin Last updated March 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 63 Download PDF Document English … antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to …
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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash …
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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 82 Download PDF Document English … Sometimes pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. Your health care provider will know if anything is wrong and …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps … of mumps vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be …
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… Yersiniosis Last updated March 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 77 Download PDF Document English … If you have severe cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always wash your hands properly after you use the washroom, and before …
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… papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted … sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103a Download PDF Document English … an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are … people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared …
