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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … childhood immunizations. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … and household contacts of someone living with HBV and health care providers. For more information, visit …
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… quadrivalent vaccines Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23b Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal quadrivalent … protection against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … most frequent cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and health care facilities. C. diff infections may lead to …
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… 2025 Overview Regular physical activity can improve your health. It can also help prevent chronic diseases like … level, we try to avoid getting a disease by leading a healthy lifestyle. This can include physical activity, good … medical check-ups and trying to stay away from environmental risks and harmful substances. Secondary prevention At …
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… belief that the body can heal itself. It aims to improve health and prevent disease and illness through the use of organic foods and exercise; a healthy, balanced lifestyle; and the use of Ayurvedic, … herbal medicines, homeopathic dilutions, or other natural health products. Why It Is Used Some people choose …
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… decision-maker? Your substitute decision-maker (SDM) (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) can make decisions … decision-maker? Choose your substitute decision-maker (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) carefully. You can … decision-maker, it is very clear who has the power to make health decisions for you. Choosing Your Substitute …
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… C conjugate (Men-C) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine … meningococcal bacteria, type C. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The Men-C vaccine is provided free as part of …
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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? Cyanobacteria … they may be from exposure to cyanobacteria, see your health care provider. How are pets and livestock exposed to …
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… influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 16 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine … name, this disease is not the same as influenza (the flu). Health Canada approved the Hib vaccine and is providing it …
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… person to person. If you have FM, you may also have other health conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), … more. For more information, visit: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre: Fibromyalgia Arthritis Society Canada: … a diagnosis is based on the symptoms you describe to your health care provider and by ruling out other conditions …
