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… against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) … treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at …
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… The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find … and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. HealthLink BC offers trusted health information online and by phone, 24 …
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… the virus even before he or she has any symptoms. Chickenpox is most easily spread … because of the close contact. What are the symptoms? The first symptoms of chickenpox usually develop about …
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… your child. How can you reduce itching? Home treatment methods can help reduce the … your child. How can you reduce itching? Home treatment methods can help reduce the …
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Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected chickenpox lesions can lead to toxic shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help …
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… What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash . It's caused by the varicella … Experiencing stress or trauma. Having cancer or getting treatment for cancer. Taking … body. Piercing pain may occur along with the skin rash. The rash turns into clusters of …
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111 The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …
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… The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find … and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. HealthLink BC offers trusted health information online and by phone, 24 …
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… no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often there is … The infected person may or may not have symptoms. When an infected person coughs or … is to get medical attention as soon as symptoms occur. Remember, an important clue to …
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… 66 Why is immunization important for health care … at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your … you and your family and friends. What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The …
