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… people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at the … organs. It is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services …
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… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation … getting the mumps vaccine after an exposure may not prevent you from becoming ill, it will protect you against … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50g Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … vaccine that was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate … 9 even if they received the Men-C vaccine when they were younger. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #23b …
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… lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. … for the health and well-being of both lactating parents and babies. If you choose to drink alcohol while feeding your …
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… can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have … be collected to make the diagnosis of rubella. How can I prevent spreading rubella to others? A person with rubella … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last … Other ingredients in vaccines help keep them stable and prevent contamination of multi-dose vials by bacteria and … to the vaccine, giving you better protection from disease. Children are naturally exposed to aluminum in the …
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… 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given … faceto- face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … immediately if they are exposed to, or get, chickenpox. Prevention methods must be started as soon as possible to …
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… I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not completed … I do if I have an HBV infection? ”, below, to learn how to prevent the spread of HBV. If infected, most adults will … provided free to a wide range of people in BC, including babies, people at increased risk of infection or serious …
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… poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish … of the instructions on the label, including proper use for young children Adults should apply repellent for children. …
