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Influenza flu season

… October 9, 2024 Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza … Who should get an influenza vaccine? Getting vaccinated against the flu Flu symptoms The severity of an influenza … with nasal spray influenza vaccine. Getting vaccinated against the flu Influenza vaccines are a safe and the most …

Health and Safety Birth to 2 Years

… page: Overview Health Tools Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Safety Measures Around the Home Safety … with pets. Practice healthy habits. Protect your child against illness and infection. For example, wash your hands … Illness and Safe Food Handling Handwashing Immunizations Protecting Your Child From Infections Routine Checkups …

Urethritis

… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as …

Cervicitis

… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as …

Health and Safety Ages 2 to 5 Years

… Years On this page: Overview Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Safety Measures Around the Home Safety … prevent them. Practice healthy habits. Protect your child against illness and infection. For example, wash your hands … Illness and Safe Food Handling Handwashing Immunizations Protecting Your Child From Infections Routine Checkups …

Mumps

… About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain. Mumps can also cause … are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against mumps: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine … comfortable while you rest and recover. Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given as a nasal … breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… exposed to polio and should be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in … and even death. Diphtheria and tetanus: Immunization against diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for all adults … for health care workers who may be exposed to blood or body fluids. Individuals are considered to be immune if they have …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

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Travel immunizations for adults

… travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or … been vaccinated before or have not had a one-time booster against polio. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File … be given later for lifetime protection. A combined vaccine against hepatitis A and B is also available. For more …