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… Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File … inactivated influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against …
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… Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Health Canada approved the Hib vaccine and is providing it free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call …
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… Live attenuated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File … influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza …
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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File … How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C … against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease and influenza. If you have HCV, you receive these vaccines for …
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… Influenza ("flu") season Last updated March 28, 2025 The … HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and … of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, …
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… Zika Virus On this page: What is Zika virus? Zika is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. … with Zika. How can you prevent Zika virus? There is no vaccine to prevent Zika. But you can protect yourself from …
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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview … any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus , that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is … prevented? You can help prevent the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. It's best to get the vaccine as soon as …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … Document Vietnamese What is HTLV-1? Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause …
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… Hepatitis B vaccine Last updated May 13, 2025 HealthLink BC File number … The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should … as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information visit HealthLinkBC …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … soon as possible. If you have not completed a hepatitis B vaccine series or have not had HBV infection before, … that protect against hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and influenza. How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B …
