Search Results

675 results found

HealthLinkBC Files
… 12a Influenza (Flu) Series What should seniors know about the inactivated … they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For … Speak with a health care provider if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a …
HealthLinkBC Files
… spray. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #12e Live attenuated … (flu) vaccine . The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. In B.C., influenza vaccines are … website at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu …
HealthLinkBC Files
… or bacteria that cause colds or stomach illnesses. Fact: Influenza vaccines do not … or bacteria that cause colds or stomach illnesses, often called the stomach flu. The … and people who have certain chronic health conditions, the vaccines may not prevent …
HealthLinkBC Files
… 66 Why is immunization important for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk of exposure to … is a serious communicable disease, causing death in 5 to 10 per cent of cases, with …
HealthLinkBC Files
… Series What is the live attenuated influenza vaccine? The live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza … viruses and is given as a nasal spray. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses …
Health Features
… influenza can be similar to other respiratory illnesses including the common cold and … the spread of the flu or other respiratory illnesses. Avoid close contact with other … and older, and people with certain medical conditions) and those able to transmit or …
HealthLinkBC Files
… young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune … and more complications in persons with chronic diseases Prevention Frequent hand …
Health topics
… cold, bacterial infections, and infectious mononucleosis . What Happens Influenza (flu) … by something other than flu. Examinations and Tests Doctors can diagnose influenza (flu) … cold, bacterial infections, and infectious mononucleosis . What Happens Influenza (flu) …
Health topics
… Condition Basics What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of avian influenza virus. Although there are many kinds …
Health topics
… Pneumococcal and meningococcal diseases Human papilloma virus (for girls) Did you … When babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, they usually cry less if … Pneumococcal and meningococcal diseases Human papilloma virus (for girls) … Did you …