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… or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is … HCV Do not share razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other items that could have tiny amounts of blood … as it is available (usually October) For more information HealthLinkBC File #40a Hepatitis C virus Hepatitis Education …
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… 8 weeks before you travel. This is important because some vaccines may take several weeks to become fully effective, … one-time booster against polio. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A … A and B is also available. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A vaccine. Typhoid fever …
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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 … need protection against measles. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine and HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella …
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… information on diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . … care provider if a bite is deep, becomes infected, or your tetanus vaccination is not up to date. See your health care … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #07 Rabies HealthLinkBC File #10 …
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… in killing Giardia or Cryptosporidium parasites. Also see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water , … and speak with your health care provider. You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small …
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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 … need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine and HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella …
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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 information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How … Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . What is shingles? The …
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… services, laboratory services and so much more. Visit the HealthLinkBC Directory to find health services HealthLinkBC Files The HealthLinkBC Files are easy-to-read fact sheets …
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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 … need protection against rubella. For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella …
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… People who want to see your newborn may need certain vaccines first. This is because it's dangerous for a newborn … cough), or influenza (flu). Ask people who have never had a tetanus , diphtheria , and whooping cough (Tdap) shot to get a dose at …
