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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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… prevent: Infection from bacteria under your fingernails or on the skin of your hands. … Avoid getting hot and sweating, because these trigger itching. Stay out of sunlight. A child … Avoid getting hot and sweating, because these trigger itching. Stay out of sunlight. A child …
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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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… Smoke or Fumes Brown Recluse Spider Bite Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Burns and Electric Shock …
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… Topic Overview What are immunizations? Immunizations save lives. They are the best … and adolescents? Childhood immunization schedules may vary in each province and …
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… Overview Your immunity protects both you and your … you have a chronic health problem (including asthma). The intranasal vaccine contains live … you have a chronic health problem (including asthma). The intranasal vaccine contains live …
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… you think you might have been exposed, call your doctor or local health unit. Do not go … and upper arms, and then it spreads all over your body. Over the next 2 to 3 weeks, the … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this …
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… Neutropenia: Preventing Infections Protecting Your Child From Infections Symptoms of Pelvic … Neutropenia: Preventing Infections Protecting Your Child From Infections Symptoms of Pelvic …
