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… Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Healthy eating for a strong immune system Physical activity Quit smoking … You Ready to Quit Smoking? Quit smoking Quitting smoking (HealthLinkBC File #30c) The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour (HealthLinkBC File #30a) Risks of alternative tobacco and …
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… with someone who is living with HBV Sharing equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection with someone living … For more information about the hepatitis B vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B Vaccine . If you live … Do not share razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other personal care items or medical devices that …
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… or object, and then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You can spread the influenza virus … care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . When should I see a … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #12a Why seniors should get the …
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… heat. To help you enjoy the summer months, read the information below on taking care of yourself and your family. … picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Food Safety: Easy ways to make food … (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File #41c) Travelling …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people visiting or working in some countries. It is … care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . After getting any … of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or refuse immunizations. For more information on mature minor consent …
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… Canada. The vaccine is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Speak with your health care provider to make … or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant A chronic neurological … types of pneumococcal bacteria. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine . …
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… goats or pigs. These animals can also spread diseases. For more information on diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #07 Rabies HealthLinkBC File #10 …
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… Testing order for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV Last updated October 31, … with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To find your nearest emergency … visit: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B immune globulin (HealthLinkBC File #25b) Hepatitis B vaccine (HealthLinkBC …
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… as in a warm bath or direct sunlight. The rash may last for several weeks. For some people, the rash may not appear … Wash your hands often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … For more information on Reye syndrome, please visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Prevent scratching by …
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… in the late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your … are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … on the links below. Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Influenza (flu) immunization: Myths …
