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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a stool …
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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What … Scabies will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. Topical …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles … give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? …
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… Japanese encephalitis vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41h Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health care provider for a fever Comfortable, closed-toe …
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… pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Last updated May 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap vaccine? The Tdap vaccine … Pertussis (whooping cough) The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine …
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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18d Download PDF Document English … germs, such as bacteria and viruses. TIg is approved by Health Canada. Is tetanus immune globulin safe? Yes. TIg is … received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a wound …
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… against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 25d Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … of their routine immunizations. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus …
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… of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 21 Download PDF Document English … to be properly designed and filed with the local public health authority. A typical onsite sewage system has 2 basic … or alter or repair an existing one, must follow the Public Health Act and the Sewerage System Regulation. For more …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … and treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. You … Some Giardia infections get better without treatment. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with …
