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… the worst for the first 3 or 4 days. In most healthy people, the flu will go away in 7 to … the worst for the first 3 or 4 days. In most healthy people, the flu will go away in 7 to …
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12b Influenza (Flu) Series What is influenza? Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other …
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… a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. … vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be … at any stage of pregnancy who have chronic medical conditions are also at much higher …
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… include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in … and daycare staff of children under 5 years of age Doctors, nurses and others …
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… symptoms may not start for a couple of days, you may pass influenza to someone before you … be prevented? You can help prevent the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. It's best … who get the flu tend to become much sicker when a shift in the flu virus occurs. Minor …
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… does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting and … . All of the vaccines are approved by Health Canada. In B.C., influenza vaccines are … get immunized as soon as possible. You can find information on booking an appointment …
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… easily in the late fall and winter. Wash your hands often to protect yourself from catching and spreading a cold or the flu. You can lower your risk of catching the flu by getting the …
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… each year. The vaccine is available at no charge. You can find information on booking an … at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The … each year. The vaccine is available at no charge. You can find information on booking an …
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Condition Basics What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of avian influenza virus. Although there are many kinds of bird flu, the most common kinds that concern health …
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Overview Although most cases of influenza (flu) get better without causing other problems, complications sometimes develop. Possible problems from the flu include: Pneumonia, which is an infection of …
