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… Japanese encephalitis vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41h Travel Series Download PDF … Asia, Southern Asia, or the Western Pacific for 1 month or more you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting … use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more information on preventing mosquito bites, visit …
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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18d Download PDF Document English … can cause disease. The final preparation of TIg undergoes more testing to ensure that there are no known infectious … system you may be given TIg even if you have received 3 or more doses of a tetanus vaccine. You may also be given a …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … to 70 years has an HIV test every 5 years. They recommend more frequent testing for people who: belong to populations … HIV testing directly at certain lab location in B.C. For more information, visit GetCheckedOnline: …
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… for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51c Download PDF Document English … through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis … TB. These laws are part of the B.C. Public Health Act. For more information, visit …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 86 Download PDF Document English … to 15 minutes to give yourself a chance to calm down. It is more important to calm yourself before you try to calm your … care for your baby. Make sure they understand that it is more important for the caregiver to be calm than to stop …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … referred to as 'beaver fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common cause of diarrhea among …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated … and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. It’s about preparing and enjoying food with others, … and full. Being mindful can help you make healthier choices more often. What foods should I eat? Healthy eating patterns …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … is difficult to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if … be supervised by an adult when washing their hands. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: …
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… pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Last updated May 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18c Download PDF Document English … Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal … pregnancy Estimate your due date Help determine if there is more than one baby and if they share a placenta and/or the …
