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… the vaccine may be provided for free to women who are 26 or more weeks pregnant to protect them and their newborns. For more information about pertussis vaccines see the following: … The cough of pertussis can last several months and occurs more often at night. The cough can make a person gag or spit …
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… can cause disease. The final preparation of Ig undergoes more testing to ensure no known infectious viruses are … 2 doses of the hepatitis A vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, go to HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A … 2 doses of the measles vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, …
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… and has been identified throughout the world. HTLV-1 is more common in Japan and other countries in the Western … Sexual contact. Evidence shows that the virus is spread more easily from a man to a woman, than from a woman to a man. The virus is also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth …
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… in the hands, feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain … get fifth disease? Anyone can get fifth disease, but it’s more common in young children. Most preschoolers and … have not had it. If the virus spreads, children are more likely than adults to get it. Once you have had fifth …
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… Be a positive role model for friends and family Be more confident and in control of your own life Have an … the day you’re going to quit. Try to pick a day that is no more than 2 weeks away so you do not lose your motivation. … but you’ll have a higher chance of success by using one or more of the methods below: NRT, such as the nicotine patch …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, … hepatitis B virus and need to be immunized at birth. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your …
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… Complications from this disease are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are an older adult or have a … of the heart. People who get Q fever while pregnant are more likely to have a miscarriage. How is Q fever spread? … can contaminate dust and infect you when inhaled. This is more likely when an infected animal gives birth or aborts …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, … babies may receive the hepatitis B vaccine separately, for more information see HealthLinkBC File #25c Hepatitis B …
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… can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more testing to ensure no known infectious viruses are … dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of hepatitis B vaccine later to provide long-term … infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B …
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… for Indigenous community members through Talk Tobacco For more information, talk to your health care provider, … are exposed to. However, vaping is not risk free. We need more research to confirm if vaping is a useful smoking … than cigarettes, it still has health risks. Vaping is more risky for youth and people who have never smoked. …
