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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many … than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the …
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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 … others as well. The meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine and Tdap vaccine are offered to all students in grade 9. Your child …
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… 8 weeks before you travel. This is important because some vaccines may take several weeks to become fully effective, … is especially important if you live in a rural area where vaccines may not be in supply. There is a charge for most … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… your health care provider for more information. How can I prevent group A streptococcal infection? Wash your hands … pain or drainage at the wound site Get the chickenpox vaccine if you are not already protected. For more … see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine If symptoms occur, get treated early and do not go …
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… risk for picking up CPO bacteria. It is important to prevent these bacteria from spreading to other individuals, … as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from spreading to others in the home: Wash your … carry CPO. How can I prevent a CPO infection? There is no vaccine to protect you from CPO. The most important thing …
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… can be treated successfully. Is there anything I can do to prevent this disease? The fungus is present in the … you can decrease your risk by quitting smoking. There is no vaccine to prevent cryptococcal disease. Where is this fungus found? …
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… an infection. If you have an MRSA infection, you can prevent the spread by keeping wounds covered, cleaning your … can prove more serious, special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? … antibiotics. How can I prevent MRSA infections? There is no vaccine to protect you from MRSA. The most important thing …
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… therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash … animals Bird cages: Keep bird cages and enclosures clean to prevent the build-up of droppings. When cleaning droppings …
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… 2 or 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 …
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… Some new antibiotics may also be effective. How can you prevent VRE infections? There is no vaccine to protect you from VRE. The most important thing … visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This will include washing hands …
