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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with … that you are living with HBV. Depending upon the type of exposure and their immunization history, blood tests, …
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… immune globulin and vaccine Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07b Download PDF Document English … is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood … rabies vaccine can also be given to prevent rabies before exposure to the rabies virus. The vaccine is recommended, …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … or death. People undergoing therapy such as chemotherapy, radiation or HIV/AIDS can develop further complications Safe …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … humidity Significant perspiration Positioning on forehead Exposure to cold or hot weather before temperature … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … formulations. Naloxone can quickly reverse the effects of opioid drugs. It binds to the same sites …
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… Chlamydia Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted … tubes. To find out if you have chlamydia, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it … cause symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2 to 3 weeks after exposure to the bacteria. Sometimes it can take as long as 6 …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … no symptoms. Symptoms typically start 2 to 10 days after exposure to the parasite, with an average of 7 days. … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … pier or dock to enter the water to help reduce your risk of exposure, as there may be more larvae near the shore. Make … you are to them. Symptoms tend to be worse after repeat exposure. As you start to dry off and the larvae start to …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … that the use of fluoride for oral health has had no harmful effects. Leading experts have conducted extensive reviews on … fluoridation and cancer. There is no evidence that suggests exposure to fluoride in drinking water at concentrations …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. … or diabetes. Yes No I know vaccines are checked for side effects. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the …
