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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 protection against measles: Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine …
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… ( oophoritis ), or the pancreas ( pancreatitis ). The mumps vaccine protects against the illness. This vaccine is part of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and … MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella [chickenpox]) vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their …
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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 protection against rubella: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine …
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… as active as you can. What causes it? There are several types of pulmonary hypertension with different causes. For … best for you. Your treatment options will depend on the type of pulmonary hypertension you have and how severe it … as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get a pneumococcal vaccine. If you have had one before, ask your doctor if you …
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… has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against mumps: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine …
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… Getting COVID-19, pneumococcal, and influenza (flu) vaccines can help. You can also lower your chances of … lasts depends on many factors. These include your age, the type of pneumonia (bacterial or viral), and your overall … lasts depends on many factors. These include your age, the type of pneumonia (bacterial or viral), and your overall …
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… is called a "low-flow" TIA. It is not as common as other types. What Increases Your Risk A risk factor is anything … such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get the flu vaccine every year. Get a pneumococcal vaccine shot. If you … or stroke. Examples are: Statins. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors. PCSK9-inhibitors. Blood pressure medicines Blood …
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… while she is pregnant, and these can be fatal. Is there a vaccine? Yes, the chickenpox vaccine provides protection against chickenpox. For more … see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How is chickenpox spread? The virus is spread …
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… of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) and the hepatitis B vaccine. For long-term (chronic) hepatitis B, you may get … antiviral medicine. Can it be prevented? The hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to prevent infection. Adults age 19 … (This is called hemodialysis.) Prevention The hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to prevent infection. The vaccine is …
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… of germs on your hands, but they do not get rid of all types of germs. If you use sanitizer, rub your hands and … You don't need to use water. The alcohol quickly kills many types of germs on your hands. Colds … of germs on your hands, but they do not get rid of all types of germs. If you use sanitizer, rub your hands and …
