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… Polio vaccine (IPV) Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 13 Download PDF Document English … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… travel to an area where yellow fever occurs, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) strongly recommends a consultation with your local travel health clinic or a travel medicine doctor beforehand to evaluate your risk and consider whether you need to be immunized for …
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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … spores are found in feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items …
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… 25, 2025 Overview Regular physical activity can improve your health. It can also help prevent chronic diseases like … disease prevention: Primary Prevention - trying to prevent yourself from getting a disease Secondary Prevention - …
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… These may include starting a family. You can have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby if you have … things to know. You will want people to help you during your pregnancy and when you are first taking care of your new baby. It's best to talk with your pregnancy doctor …
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… real and what isn't real. You talk about suicide or hurting yourself or others. You have severe medicine side effects, … . You need special tests. You need to change or adjust your medicines. You have problems with drugs or alcohol. You … have to force the person to get treatment. Talk with your health care providers and/or local law enforcement officials …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … history. Getting all the recommended doses of vaccine is your best protection against COVID-19. It is important to …
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… Overview Overview The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends TB testing for people at … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110a Download PDF Document English … treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), … in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care team to be aware of any problems a person in …
