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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications … are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … coma and even death. Areas of the world where malaria is a risk include Africa, South East Asia, South Asia, the Middle … travel At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask …
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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … childhood immunizations. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … free to those born in 1980 or later and to specific at-risk groups, such as sexual and household contacts of …
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… Immune Globulin Last updated March 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 63 Download PDF Document English … system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune globulin safe? Yes. … infectious viruses are present. There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38a Download PDF Document English … childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for … to start treatment as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. …
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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 … at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12e Influenza (Flu) Series … and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine . … vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including … For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has another sexually … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing …
