What is salmonellosis?Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria.Symptoms include sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, nau
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 Hib vaccine?The Hib vaccine protects agains
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, less than 1 in a million, of a
What is pertussis?Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs).People of any age can get p
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 DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine?The DTaP-IPV-Hib vacci
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
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 Tdap-IPV vaccine?The Tdap-IPV vaccine prote
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be taken for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 1
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
Prepare for your child's vaccinesVaccines or shots may cause some pain. These tips can lead to a more positive immunization experience for both you an
What are opioids?Opioids are a class of drug or medication that includes morphine, heroin, methadone, fentanyl, and oxycodone. Opioids can be prescrib
Your health care provider will offer you one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important medical
What is C. difficile?C. difficile, also known as C. diff, are bacteria that live in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your inte
Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free.Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an app
