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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingrix® is not a live …
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… Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC File … chickenpox vaccine protects against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine … could get chickenpox again. People who had chickenpox or shingles disease at 1 year of age or older do not need to …
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… Living well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File … some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver … or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is …
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… Shingles is a painful skin rash . It's caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, or a … can help prevent lasting eye damage. There are shingles vaccines for adults. They lower your chances of getting …
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… Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … forms of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses. The MMRV vaccine is approved by Health Canada and …
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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC … fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B … (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get tested for HBV. If they do not have the …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools … had chickenpox, you aren't likely to get it again. But the virus stays in your body long after you get over the … have never had the illness and haven't had the chickenpox vaccine. If someone you live with gets chickenpox, your risk …
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… Live attenuated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated … influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza … influenza viruses or parts of the viruses and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d …
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… Filler Injections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Filler injections are a cosmetic treatment used to smooth wrinkles … a couple of weeks apart. What To Expect After a filler injection, expect some pain, redness, swelling, and possibly …
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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File … virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver … How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C …
