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… if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the bacteria before. … If you have symptoms of TB disease, visit your health care provider. Symptoms of TB disease in the lungs include a … If you have TB infection, you can talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB …
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… to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s … B and C. In case of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral … hours of exposure. You will be referred to your own health care provider if you need to continue taking these …
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… household contacts of someone living with HBV and health care providers. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC … virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be … blood, semen, body organs or tissues Tell your health care provider if you have ever donated or received blood …
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… years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and … Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … children) of people at high risk Household contacts, caregivers and daycare staff of children under 5 years of …
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… including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities The vaccine is also free … with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see …
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… cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and health care facilities. C. diff infections may lead to serious … if you eat or drink something that is contaminated. Healthcare workers, staff and visitors can spread the infection to … water are not available. If you are admitted to a health care facility and develop symptoms, such as diarrhea, that …
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… pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. Your health care provider will know if anything is wrong and may … drops or ointment. When your child has pinkeye, your health care provider can tell you if your child can return to …
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… with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most … you may need to get the vaccine. Talk to your health care provider or travel clinic for more information. For a … documentation on official letterhead from your health care provider or a Certificate of Medical Contraindication …
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… your child’s routine immunizations. Speak with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV … after their last dose of PCV 13. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is important to keep … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see …
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… not attempt to feed or touch any wild animals. Take special care to avoid contact with any animal that appears to be … any wounds thoroughly with water and speak with your health care provider. You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a … Report direct physical contact with a bat to your health care provider or local health unit immediately. Treatment …
