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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related … Canada’s Food Guide https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/ HealthLinkBC File #40a Hepatitis C Virus Infection …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 … those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . How is a baby … on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, nail files, needles used for injecting drugs, and by having …
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… such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have … person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. … condom every time. For information on preventing STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… . Can vaccines provide protection? Some STIs, such as hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your … For more information about emergency contraception, see HealthLinkBC File #91b Emergency contraception (EC) Condoms …
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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts Last updated … has occurred. For more information on the HPV vaccines, see HealthLinkBC File #101b Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines … STI Get vaccinated Vaccines can prevent some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your …
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… Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b … B vaccine series in infancy. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #15b Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious disease …
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… Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water … one-time booster against polio. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis A is a disease caused by …
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… for health care workers are diphtheria and tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella and … on the recommended routine immunizations, see the HealthLinkBC Files listed below: HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated …
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… (Ig) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies … proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is … A vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, go to HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A Vaccine . How can I …
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… protects against infection from all 3 types of polio virus. The vaccine, called Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV), … other vaccines, such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For more information on the combined vaccines, see: HealthLinkBC File #15b Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, …
