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Hepatitis C virus

… and pipes Sharing unsterilized materials or equipment used for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow … patients are cured of HCV. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these …

Young children and their vision

… vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … know of vision concerns in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor (optometrist or …

Roseola

… Vietnamese What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months … a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined with … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have any …

Scabies

… Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch … adults do not normally get scabies above the neck, you should not have to apply the cream to your face and scalp. … scabies is very contagious and can be difficult to treat. Medicine used to treat classic scabies may not work. For …

Yellow fever vaccine

… mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … 99 per cent of those vaccinated. Travel to affected areas should not begin before this time. One vaccination of yellow … or your health care provider’s letter, you may be refused entry to the country you are visiting, or you may be …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The vaccine is given to … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …

Cryptosporidium infection

… is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … fluid leak A child with any of these conditions should receive a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have concerns, …

The pregnant traveller

… baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your … want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are common. The … plans, recreational activities, medical needs, and what you should pack in your travel health kit Contact your local …