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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 64 Download PDF Document English … illness. They can spread the virus to others through close personal contact such as kissing, or sharing drinking cups, … if they feel well enough to take part in activities. The risk to other children is not great if proper hygiene …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12a Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a …
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… gender differences Last updated February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience … older women and older men. However, they may face different risks and be affected in different ways. Older women are …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38a Download PDF Document English … childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for … to start treatment as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 60 Download PDF Document English … in your mouth. The bacteria can also spread through close personal contact. For example, kissing or sharing drinking … cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: People …
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… polysaccharide vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62b Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide … get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications … help prevent traveller’s diarrhea, you need to follow good personal hygiene practices and be careful about what you eat …
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… Shigellosis Last updated October 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 80 Download PDF Document English … Family members and playmates of infected children are at risk of becoming infected. Contaminated food or water Food … or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
