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… of age who have not been immunized. What is pertussis vaccine? There are a number of pertussis vaccines available in B.C. that protect against pertussis. The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines …
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… water in the wilderness can have health effects such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, weight loss … with your health care provider. You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small …
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… or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is hepatitis C virus curable? … sleep Get protected against other diseases. The following vaccines are provided free to anyone who has ever been …
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… it has also been found in the Caribbean and the Americas. Travellers can spread this illness. They may go on a trip … fever is ruled out. How can you prevent it? There is no vaccine to prevent chikungunya fever. But you can do things … it has also been found in the Caribbean and the Americas. Travellers can spread this illness. They may go on a trip …
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… the genital area and may cause serious burning. Is there a vaccine for HPV? There are 2 HPV vaccines available in Canada: Cervarix® and Gardasil®9. Both vaccines protect against infection by HPV types that cause …
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… have no symptoms at all. There is no specific treatment or vaccine at this time. Are there any risks of complications …
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… while she is pregnant, and these can be fatal. Is there a vaccine? Yes, the chickenpox vaccine provides protection against chickenpox. For more … see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How is chickenpox spread? The virus is spread …
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… itchy eyes, a runny nose, trouble breathing, nausea, and diarrhea. An allergic reaction may not occur the first time … Could you be having an allergic reaction to a medicine or a vaccine? Almost any medicine can cause an allergic reaction. … (stomach) : nausea, pain or cramps, vomiting, diarrhea Cardiovascular (heart) : paler than normal skin …
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… is to make sure that your child gets all the standard vaccines for children. These include vaccines for … home treatment. Your baby has a fever that comes and goes, diarrhea, vomiting, a swollen belly, and a shrill cry. Call … home treatment. Your baby has a fever that comes and goes, diarrhea, vomiting, a swollen belly, and a shrill cry. Call …
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… When you get vaccinated, you help protect others as well. Vaccines are very safe for you and your family. It is much safer to get a vaccine than an infectious disease. For more information on … during respiratory illness season including information on vaccines, visit the Handling respiratory illnesses page. …
