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… Cold and flu Last updated March 1, 2024 Cold and flu viruses spread easily in the late fall and winter. Wash … can lower your risk of catching the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. If you do catch a cold or the flu, try …
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… protect yourself and your family, but others as well. Many vaccines are provided free as part of your child's routine … October, everyone 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. For … To learn more about the flu vaccines, including myths and facts, click on the links below. BCCDC: Influenza …
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… Influenza ("flu") season Last updated October 9, 2024 … generally in the late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's … (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Influenza (flu) immunization: Myths and facts (HealthLinkBC File #12c) Live attenuated …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 … while she is pregnant, and these can be fatal. Is there a vaccine? Yes, the chickenpox vaccine provides protection … or coughing. It can also be spread through contact with the fluid from chickenpox blisters, or the saliva of a person …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our … Association at www.bcdental.org . … Water fluoridation facts …
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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview … prevented? You can help prevent the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. It's best to get the vaccine as soon as … get a flu vaccine. Some do not get the vaccine because of myths they believe about the flu or the vaccines. These …
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… Myths About Tourette's Disorder On this page: Overview Overview There are many myths about Tourette's disorder (TD) . Myths about Tourette's disorder Myth Truth "Everyone who has …
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… Influenza (Flu) Complications On this page: Overview Overview Although most cases of influenza (flu) get better without causing other problems, …
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… Zika Virus facts & resources Last updated October 24, 2024 Download … have no symptoms at all. There is no specific treatment or vaccine at this time. Are there any risks of complications … countries, and setting norms and standards. … Zika Virus facts resources …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … risks from by-products. … Drinking water chlorination facts …
