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… more information For more information on sun safety, see HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children . Image … …
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… have never had the illness and haven't had the chickenpox vaccine. If someone you live with gets chickenpox, your risk … chickenpox? You can prevent chickenpox with the chickenpox vaccine . Children get the chickenpox vaccine as part of their routine immunizations. If you have …
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… group. For more information about breastfeeding, see HealthLinkBC File #70 Breastfeeding or chestfeeding . Keep …
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… enter your body through these mucous membranes. Get the flu vaccine each year, as soon as it's available. Encourage … won't get the flu and then infect you. Get the pneumococcal vaccine . Usually, people need only one dose of the pneumococcal vaccine. But doctors sometimes recommend a second dose for …
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… them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your doctor for more information. HPV vaccine The vaccines available in Canada help to prevent some types of …
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… unit. For more information on water fluoridation, see HealthLinkBC File #28 Water Fluoridation Facts . When should …
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… your child to do the same. See that your child gets all the vaccines your doctor recommends. Medicines to prevent RSV … See that your child gets all of his or her vaccines . Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… see Severe Allergic Reactions to Food: Children and Teens (HealthLinkBC File 100a) . Is food allergy different from … For additional information, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #100a Severe Allergic Reactions to Food: …
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… with answers to simple health questions like: Do I need a tetanus shot? When will my child need their next vaccine? What temperature is considered a fever? If you have … medications (including natural health products) Vaccine safety for you or your family member Pharmacy …
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… service provider. For health and safety tips, please visit HealthLinkBC File #27a Residential hot tubs and pools: …
