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… the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C … B and hepatitis A). If I have hepatitis C, should I get vaccines for other diseases? Yes. You can also become …
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… while she is pregnant, and these can be fatal. Is there a vaccine? Yes, the chickenpox vaccine provides protection against chickenpox. For more … immediately if they are exposed to, or get, chickenpox. Prevention methods must be started as soon as possible to …
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… soon as possible. If you have not completed a hepatitis B vaccine series or have not had HBV infection before, … hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and/or hepatitis B vaccine may be recommended. If HBIg is recommended, it works … I do if I have an HBV infection? ”, below, to learn how to prevent the spread of HBV. If infected, most adults will …
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… with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of getting … and spreading it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands … shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with …
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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 … help protect others as well. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is offered to all students in grade 6. The vaccine … HPV vaccine before they become sexually active. The vaccine prevents almost 100 percent of cases of cervical cancer and …
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… the ways described above, you may need treatment (such as a vaccine or medication) as soon as possible to protect … from hepatitis B disease, you may be given a hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin. Hepatitis B immune … own antibodies against the virus. There is no vaccine to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if …
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… bought off the shelf at the pharmacy. What are ways I can prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection? Some ways to … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Vaginal yeast infection …
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… #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea caused … risk of complications from traveller’s diarrhea. The vaccine also protects against cholera. For more information, …
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… Pertussis, and Polio. You may also need the following vaccines: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Influenza Rabies Japanese … while being pregnant. You should not have the following vaccines during pregnancy: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) … from mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . How can I protect myself against the Zika …
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… bandages and mosquito repellent. Bring medication to help prevent and treat diarrhea Have a dental check-up Take an … (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese encephalitis vaccine (#41h) Yellow fever vaccine (#41i) Typhoid vaccine (#41j) Traveller’s diarrhea …
