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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or … Speak with your health care provider if you or your child have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… 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 … kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 … risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people who have: No spleen or a spleen that is not working properly … by disease or medical treatment An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are …
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… cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not sexually transmitted can infect the … #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …
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… severely weakened by HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …
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… disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? … at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly … D or primary antibody deficiencies An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or those who are waiting for one Had a …
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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. Keep a … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … syndrome. You could have an increased risk of multiple organ system failure after getting the vaccine. The size of …
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… infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in … human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), those who have had an organ or bone marrow transplant, and those who have had … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition of organic matter and biological nitrogen fixation by … colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. …
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… viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … transmitted infections (STIs) Do not donate blood, plasma, organs, breast milk, tissue, or sperm Do not share …
