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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File … of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided free to …
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… Stroke: Getting Dressed On this page: Overview … often affects movement and use of one side of the body, so getting dressed is often difficult for people after a … things that can help you. But here are some tips to make getting dressed easier. Use assistive devices that may help …
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… COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File … body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccine is … information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is …
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… Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File … available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You can find information … . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available …
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… Traveller’s diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in …
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Preventing Falls in the Hospital On this page: Overview … may have a higher-than-normal risk of falling. You might get medicines that make you dizzy and more likely to fall. … light or button, and any devices you need to help you walk should be within your reach. Your bed should be low enough …
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… Tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File … Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a booster dose before they start kindergarten and again … haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to …
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… Meningococcal C conjugate (Men-C) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to …
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Preventing ACL Injuries On this page: Overview Related … help anyone prevent ACL injuries. Training and conditioning should take place year-round. Strength and stretching … travel in a straight path. Do not let them move closer together. Land softly on the balls of the feet and roll back …
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Preventing Insect Stings On this page: Overview Related … You can reduce the chances that you or your child will get stung and have an allergic reaction by preventing or … You can reduce the chances that you or your child will get stung and have an allergic reaction by preventing or …