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… 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … the first treatment, or if you have any signs of a skin infection. Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should …
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… or who are determined by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine … vaccine is the best way to protect against meningococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you … speak with your health care provider. What is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. …
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… is the Men-B vaccine? The Men-B vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal … provided free, for those who are at risk of meningococcal B infection due to certain medical conditions, including: No … provides long-term protection against meningococcal B infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. What are …
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… is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal … vaccine? Vaccines that protect against meningococcal type C infection are the best way to protect your child against … with your health care provider. What is meningococcal C infection? Meningococcal C infection is caused by bacteria …
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… quadrivalent conjugate vaccine protects against infection from 4 types of meningococcal bacteria: types A, … Meningococcal Quadrivalent Vaccines . What is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due …
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… Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). … 3 days, or if dehydration is a concern. How can you prevent infection with the virus? There is no vaccine or medication that can prevent norovirus infection. The best way to prevent infection is to stop the …
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… free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose … with many sexual partners or a recent sexually transmitted infection. Illicit drug users and their sexual partners. … is highly effective. It protects against hepatitis B infection and its complications such as permanent liver …
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… for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of … vaccine? The vaccine protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you … speak with your health care provider. What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus …
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… have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell transplant These … vaccine? The PCV 13 vaccine protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you … speak with your health care provider. What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus …
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… Listeriosis is a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is caused by the bacteria Listeria … or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not experience … can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis include …
