What is urethritis?Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the bod
What is gonorrhea?Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the opening of the uter
What is rabies?Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and nervous system. It s
What are head lice?Head lice are tiny, sesame seed-sized, greyish-brown, wingless insects that live on the scalp, feeding on blood. They lay eggs (nit
Is water from my well safe to drink?There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply systems under permit
What is nitrate?Nitrate (NO3-) is a naturally occurring ion in the environment. It is the product of oxidation of nitrogen, which is commonly found in
What is toxic shock syndrome?Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious illness that can often be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after
If you think you have TSS, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department right away.
What causes TSS?TSS is caused by toxins made by some types of bacteria. The 2 bacteria that make toxins that can cause TSS are:Staphylococcus aureus (
Keep your child safe.Get all vaccines on time.By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime.
Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure.What is the hepatitis B vaccine?The hepatitis B vaccine
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a millio
What is hepatitis B immune globulin?Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. HBIg h
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any immunization. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening alle
The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations. You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, an
Keep your child safe.Get all vaccines on time.By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime.
Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure.What is the hepatitis B vaccine?The hepatitis B vaccine
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic
