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… contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part … was widely available) and will be protected from natural infection. If you were born before 1970 and know you did not … rubella? Measles, mumps and rubella are diseases caused by viruses. The viruses are easily spread through the air when …
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… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses. TIg is approved by Health Canada. Is tetanus immune … for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is … is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and …
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… at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over … HealthLinkBC File #40a Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC File #40b Living Well with Hepatitis …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome … How can I protect myself? The best ways to prevent infection from hantavirus is to avoid contact with deer …
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… shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. … in Canada Are not sure if you had chickenpox (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with …
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… Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®) Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink … 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies … It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get a rotavirus infection. Most babies do not have any reactions after they …
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… can come from both outside and inside the home. Viruses, bacteria, fungi (moulds), insects such as dust … are some examples. Biological contaminants can cause infections and allergic symptoms. For more information, … precipitation can also generate ozone, which is a respiratory irritant. Some air cleaners are also designed to …
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… and the inside of the eyelid. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria, and can spread easily to other people. … provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What are the symptoms? Pinkeye usually makes the … from the eye of an infected person. The bacteria or virus causing pinkeye may also be spread to others through …
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… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. … after surgery may be at greater risk of TSS Recent respiratory infections, such as sinusitis, sore throat …
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… vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the mouth, throat …
