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… caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can … or children who are not fully immunized. What is pertussis vaccine? There are several pertussis vaccines available in …
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… Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … later that you want angioplasty. Personal stories about deciding to have angioplasty for stable angina These stories … want angioplasty. Personal stories Personal stories about deciding to have angioplasty for stable angina These stories …
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… I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … from osteoporosis and not know it. Personal stories about deciding whether to have a bone density test These stories … and not know it. Personal stories Personal stories about deciding whether to have a bone density test These stories …
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… a problem with alcohol or drug use, talk to your doctor. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. Regular … This is to see if the narrowing in your arteries is getting worse. Surgery or stenting Surgery in the arteries …
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… not routine in many parts of the world. Is there a rubella vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide … and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are immune to rubella before getting pregnant. If you are not immune (you have not had …
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… to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide … or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the vaccine within 72 hours after exposure in order to …
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… Uses Sotrovimab is a medication that has been used to treat COVID-19 on an emergency/interim use basis. It is used by … side effects. Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse. Side Effects Pain, soreness, swelling, or …
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… problem could cause kidney failure . So it's important to get treatment right away. What causes it? The kidneys have … with or without a prescription. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. Get an influenza (flu) vaccine each year. And get …
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… or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is … weeks, most patients can be cured of HCV. It is possible to get re-infected with HCV after being cured. If you have … might come in contact with your blood, (for example, when getting tattoos, body-piercing, electrolysis or …
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… seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the … deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful … has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide …
