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34 What is HTLV-1? Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause diseases of the nervous system or a type of leukemia. Is this a new …
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We respectfully acknowledge the First Nation communities Cowichan Tribes, Penelakut Tribe, Halalt, Lyackson, Stz’uminus, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx and Ditidaht. Overview A Primary Care Network (PCN) is …
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118 What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drug or medication that includes morphine, heroin, methadone, fentanyl, and oxycodone. Opioids can be prescribed by a health care provider or sold through …
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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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Overview Get information on the vaccine development process from start to finish. Before any vaccine is approved for use by Health Canada, it must go through in-depth testing to prove it is safe and …
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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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05a 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 the atmosphere, and water. Other forms of …
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120 What are Carbapenemase-producing Organisms (CPOs)? Carbapenemase-producing Organisms (CPOs) are strains of bacteria, such as Klebsiella, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Acinetobacter, and Pseudomonas …
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49d What is chlorine? Chlorine is a common element in nature, where it is usually combined with other elements. The largest amount of chlorine on earth is in the oceans as sodium chloride, or salt. …
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41c Travel series 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 …
