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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What … prevented? You can help prevent the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. It's best to get the vaccine as soon as it's available. It comes as a shot or in …
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… Community evacuation information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File … and severe weather requires special consideration of seniors’ needs. Seniors who live alone or are sick or disabled will need …
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… Seniors as emergency response volunteers Last updated August … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Seniors are a valuable resource in our community. Many can … . … Seniors as emergency response volunteers …
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… Influenza (Flu) Complications On this page: Overview Overview Although most cases of influenza (flu) get better without causing other problems, …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 … (PDF, 430 KB) … Seniors falls can be prevented …
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… Influenza (flu) immunization: Myths and facts Last updated … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay … death. The influenza vaccines available in B.C. are either inactivated or live attenuated vaccines. The inactivated …
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… Autism and Vaccines On this page: Overview … might cause autism. Today, with the exception of some influenza (flu) vaccines, childhood vaccines used in Canada contain no …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last updated … any routine childhood vaccine since 2001, except for the influenza (flu) vaccine. Thimerosal is a mercury-containing …
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… Typhoid vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working … clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine, Shingrix®, protects against … This is uncommon and requires direct contact with the fluid from the shingles blisters. For more information about …
