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… a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for infection to occur. Not everyone with TB infection will become sick with the disease. What is the difference between TB infection and TB disease? Infection occurs when you breathe …
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… 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … the first treatment, or if you have any signs of a skin infection. Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should …
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… or who are determined by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine … vaccine is the best way to protect against meningococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you … speak with your health care provider. What is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. …
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… is the Men-B vaccine? The Men-B vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal … provided free, for those who are at risk of meningococcal B infection due to certain medical conditions, including: No … provides long-term protection against meningococcal B infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. What are …
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… is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal … vaccine? Vaccines that protect against meningococcal type C infection are the best way to protect your child against … with your health care provider. What is meningococcal C infection? Meningococcal C infection is caused by bacteria …
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… quadrivalent conjugate vaccine protects against infection from 4 types of meningococcal bacteria: types A, … Meningococcal Quadrivalent Vaccines . What is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due …
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… Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). … 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 infection is to stop the …
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… free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose … with many sexual partners or a recent sexually transmitted infection. Illicit drug users and their sexual partners. … is highly effective. It protects against hepatitis B infection and its complications such as permanent liver …
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… for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of … vaccine? The vaccine protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you … speak with your health care provider. What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus …
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… is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can … Hepatitis C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) are available through BC PharmaCare …
