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… of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against hepatitis B infection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 … may die. Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. While some polio infections show no symptoms, others …
Health features
… your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. By getting … (HealthLinkBC File #44b) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b … the health of British Columbians and reduce the number of infections by vaccine-preventable diseases. ImmunizeBC …
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… Information Test Overview A viral test is done to find infection-causing viruses. Viruses grow only in living cells. Viruses cause … . Epstein-Barr virus . Cytomegalovirus (CMV) . Rotavirus . Hepatitis . Genital warts (human papillomavirus, or HPV). …
Medications
… needs. Warning Although this medication is used to treat hepatitis C, it may rarely make another liver problem called … used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. It may sometimes be used with … These drugs work by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which helps your immune system fight the …
Medications
… needs. Warning Although this medication is used to treat hepatitis C, it may rarely make another liver problem called … used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. It may sometimes be used with … These drugs work by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which helps your immune system fight the …
Medications
… product and your specific health needs. Warning If you have hepatitis B infection, your hepatitis symptoms may get worse or become … B infection. It helps to decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body by interfering with virus growth. Other …
Medications
… blood vessel problems (such as heart disease), or infections. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease … or in combination with other medications to treat chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C, viral infections of the liver. It works by decreasing the amount of hepatitis virus in the body and helps your body's natural defense …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and … chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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… HIV Last updated March 1, 2024 HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the body's natural … has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and … chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
