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… has difficulty fighting off other infections. You can help protect the person from … Avoid close contact with people who have contagious illnesses until their symptoms … these shots may not have been available when you were a child. Get the special form of …
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44a What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened …
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44b 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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… 18, because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Oral antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine) … 18, because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Oral antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine) …
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106 What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common …
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… Cancers such as leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. These cancers cause the body to … Cancers such as leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. These cancers cause the body to …
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… and to prevent additional problems. Avoid getting hot and sweating, because these … and to prevent additional problems. Avoid getting hot and sweating, because these …
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… person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners … about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your … They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are made …
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… many disease-causing organisms. Can I drink bottled water? Bottled water in B.C. may or … Water HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing … Water HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula …
