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Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns … lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent complications …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current … the nasal passage, throat and eyes Symptoms may be worse in cold weather, which can also cause the airways to tighten. … Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy office …

Polio vaccine IPV

… B. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns … an infection of the lining that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who …

Group A streptococcal infections

… and common in children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. For more … occur from contact with those whose infection is not causing symptoms. GAS infection is more common in those with … more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine If symptoms occur, get treated early and do …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have any concerns speak … of the lining that covers the brain. It can also cause septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 20 children who …

Pertussis whooping cough

… What are the symptoms? Pertussis starts like a common cold with symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, mild fever …

Shingles vaccine

… protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingrix® … available in Canada Are not sure if you had chickenpox (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have concerns, speak with … lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent complications …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… where children are close together if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you prevent the spread of the … This is especially important after changing a diaper or using the toilet. To prevent the spread of airborne … breast milk to your child. You may also offer your child cold, bland liquids such as milk (after 9 months of age) or …