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HIV testing in pregnancy

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I … For more information For more information, visit the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #08m HIV and HIV tests …

Young children and their vision

… is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … eye contact Eyes appear crossed or turned Difficulty following objects or people Avoiding books or screens Bumping …

Cryptosporidium infection

… infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in … You can become infected if you drink or accidentally swallow water while swimming. You can also become infected by … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms … 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been more than 200 cases of vCJD reported worldwide. … are likely to contribute to the spread of BSE are not allowed to enter animal and human food chains. For more …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 … hepatitis B and polio. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #105 … risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people who have: No spleen or a spleen that is not working properly …

Head lice

… Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot jump or … chance of head lice spreading indirectly through shared pillowcases, hair accessories, hats, brushes and combs. How do … Head lice will not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The vaccine is given to … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care provider. What is …

Immune Globulin

… Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … stomach area, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young …

Polio vaccine IPV

… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … who may be exposed to human feces (stool). People who have not been immunized and may be exposed to polio virus, for example through work or travel, should also get the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of …