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… from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy … the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to the get the vaccine than influenza. You cannot get …
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… the inactivated influenza vaccine? Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent … from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza … the vaccine, especially those receiving the vaccine for the first time. Symptoms can include fever, headache, aching …
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… These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly … to prevent the disease. This includes infants less than 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of …
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… How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First appointment A health care practitioner uses a tiny …
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… heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, … File #35 Heat-related illness HealthLinkBC File #35a Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat …
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… heavily contaminated and can make people sick. When is it safe to return home? Do not return home until authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is finished, a supply of safe water is available and proper disposal of human waste …
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… virus infection? There are very few new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk … can be greatly reduced by giving your baby HBIg and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. …
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… or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the virus to another … the virus. Sometimes, symptoms may not appear for months or years. Symptoms vary from person-to-person and many people … For more information on safer sex and how you can reduce your chance of getting an …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be … there are visible blooms. Always ensure you are providing a safe source of drinking water. How can I prevent illness … health authority and ministries on what water is safe to drink and where it is safe to swim Never drink …
