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… hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. When babies get infected with hepatitis B, the virus is very … occur, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … or visit ImmunizeBC https://immunizebc.ca/ . Image Image … …
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… Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td … occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … For more information For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at https://immunizebc.ca/ . Image Image … …
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… it spread? TB spreads from person to person through the air when someone who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, … between TB infection and TB disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's … of your body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if you have …
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… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human … your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and diabetes When can I start breastfeeding or chestfeeding my baby? …
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… who drink only formula do not need a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid … up and try to bring food to their mouth, and Let you know when they’re full. For example, by turning their head away Offer food when your baby is calm, interested and alert. Try and have …
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… child against this serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … and Immunization . For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at www.immunizebc.ca . Image Image … …
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… infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … For more information For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at www.immunizebc.ca . Image Image … …
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… pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment consists of the administration of … For more information For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at https://immunizebc.ca/ . Image Image … …
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… health care provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for … occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … and immunization . For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at www.immunizebc.ca . Image Image … …
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… not known to spread the virus. Hantavirus is mainly spread when deer mouse droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting … cases, it may be spread through small breaks in the skin when handling a wild mouse, or by mouse bites. You cannot … mask operation, use and limitations. For more information, visit WorkSafe BC www.worksafebc.com . Prevent stirring up …