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Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink …
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HealthLinkBC Files HealthLink BC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets about public health and safety. Files are available as … safety and how to avoid food poisoning Search or browse for HealthLinkBC Files below. You can sort the list by file
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Influenza (flu) immunization: Myths and facts Last updated … and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about influenza and influenza immunization Myth: Influenza
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Influenza ("flu") season Last updated March 28, 2025 The … prevent you and your family from becoming sick. To learn about influenza, how to prevent it, what the symptoms are, what the home treatments are and more, see  Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . …
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Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview … How is the flu diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and examine you. This usually gives the … changes (called antigenic shifts) in the virus and occur about every 10 years. People who get the flu tend to become …
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Influenza (Flu) Complications On this page: Overview Overview Although most cases of influenza (flu) get better without causing other problems, …
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Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC … protection against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How … or coughing. It can also be spread through contact with the fluid from chickenpox blisters, or the saliva of a person …
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… Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) On this page: Related … and other farm equipment. Most people don't need to worry about getting sick with bird flu virus. You cannot get bird … doctor will do a physical examination and ask you questions about your symptoms and past health. Your doctor will also …
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… Myths and Facts About Depression On this page: Overview Overview People's ideas about depression have changed over the years. New technology … just like asthma or heart failure. Here are some myths and facts about depression. Myths and facts about depression …
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… Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 … vaccines. GBS may be associated with influenza vaccine in about one per million recipients. Always report serious or … inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #12b Facts about influenza (the flu) HealthLinkBC File #12c …