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… them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your doctor for more information. HPV vaccine The vaccines available in Canada help to prevent some types of …
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… cells to carry oxygen. Hematocrit (HCT, packed cell volume, PCV). This test measures the amount of space (volume) red … cells to carry oxygen. Hematocrit (HCT, packed cell volume, PCV). This test measures the amount of space (volume) red …
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… the person to follow treatment instructions. Can the TB vaccine help? A TB vaccine ( bacille Calmette-Guerin , or BCG) is used in many … The risk of getting TB is low in North America. The vaccine is not very effective in adults who receive it. The …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay … can cause serious illness and even death. The influenza vaccines available in B.C. are either inactivated or live attenuated vaccines. The inactivated influenza vaccine is made of …
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… Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or … to make an appointment. Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your …
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… others as well. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine … File #14b) Measles (rubeola) Measles rash Measles vaccines The vaccines that protect against the measles are part of your …
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… What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The vaccines recommended for health care workers are diphtheria … tetanus, and polio Polio: Primary immunization with polio vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received …
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… is the best way to protect against pertussis. The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines such as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free … (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Vaccination against Pertussis The vaccines that protect against pertussis are part of your …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Prepare for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may cause some pain. These tips can lead … children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly before the clinic visit or appointment. For …
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… fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine … polio and haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine . The vaccine is also provided free to those born in …
