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… levels in the community. The protection from infection that COVID-19 vaccines provide decreases over time, particularly in older people, so a spring COVID-19 vaccine booster will ensure people stay protected. The spring COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people who are at higher …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … that are important to many health problems. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? … or drug use, talk to your doctor. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. Learn more …
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… this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … system. Drink excessive amounts of alcohol. Recently had COVID-19, a cold, or influenza (flu). You are more likely to … close together, such as a university dorm or nursing home. Prevention Getting COVID-19, pneumococcal, and influenza …
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… activities that permit sexual fluids to enter your body Injury prevention Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, wounds, … prevent mosquito bites visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria prevention Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) …
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… fibrosis. Possible causes include lung infection and injury to the lungs from smoking or being around smoke, … Keeping up with vaccinations like pneumonia, pertussis, COVID-19, and the influenza vaccine can also help prevent … fibrosis. Possible causes include lung infection and injury to the lungs from smoking or being around smoke, …
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… and imdevimab is a product that has been used to treat COVID-19 on an emergency/interim use basis. It is used by … This product has also been used in the US to help prevent COVID-19 infection in people who have a high risk for infection after exposure to someone infected with COVID-19. Some conditions that increase risk of infection …
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… 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. For information on booking your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit the BC Government Respiratory … Encephalitis Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #41h) Malaria Prevention (HealthLinkBC File #41f) The Pregnant Traveller …
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… is approved to be used in Canada to prevent or treat COVID-19. If used to prevent COVID-19, it should not be used by people who have had a recent exposure to someone infected with COVID-19. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits …
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… footnote 1 Before or during pregnancy: Flu (influenza), COVID-19, and whooping cough (pertussis) Flu, COVID-19, and whooping cough (pertussis) are dangerous … diseases for newborns and young infants. The flu and COVID-19 can also be dangerous for you when you're pregnant. …
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… Testing Last updated October 9, 2024 COVID-19 testing is not recommended for adults and children who don't have symptoms of COVID-19 . A COVID-19 test is only recommended when its result will help …
