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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

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Living well with hepatitis C virus

… drugs have few side effects and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most …
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… hospitals where previous cases of MRSA have been reported. Injection drug users and people with long-term illnesses are …
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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. … can lead to weight gain and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Limit the following sugary foods: Regular soft …
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A better immunization experience for your child

… Have your child focus on blowing out during the vaccine injection. Ask your child to: Blow bubbles Blow out a …
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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… with dirty wounds, animal bites and contaminated drug injection equipment. Measles, mumps and rubella Measles: …
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Diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine

… DTaP-IPV-Hib and hepatitis B vaccines are given as separate injections they should be given at the same time when …
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Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… vaccine you do not need to get RabIg. RabIg is given by injection into the area(s) surrounding the wound. It is …
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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… in a recycling box Do not share drug snorting, smoking or injection equipment such as needles and syringes, straws and …
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Pregnancy and dental health

… can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect …