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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your … with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. … was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine …
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… at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the … assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test … consists of a self-reported history of chickenpox or shingles after 12 months of age, lab results indicating …
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… preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from … threat and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do … carry CPO. How can I prevent a CPO infection? There is no vaccine to protect you from CPO. The most important thing …
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… they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of … special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to … antibiotics. How can I prevent MRSA infections? There is no vaccine to protect you from MRSA. The most important thing …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing … or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … weeks before travel. The travel clinic may recommend travel vaccines depending on where you are going, what you plan to …
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… or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is … weeks, most patients can be cured of HCV. It is possible to get re-infected with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these …
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… of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other … and spreading it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … HIV and HIV tests …
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… blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to bleed. Do not squeeze the wound or soak it in … the ways described above, you may need treatment (such as a vaccine or medication) as soon as possible to protect …
