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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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Download PDF: Document English Notifications with a booking for influenza and COVID-19 immunizations are going out from October 7 , 2025, and into November to everyone 6 months and older that is …
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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 …
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Download PDF: Document English As summer draws to a close, it’s time to get the kids ready for a new school year. For many families, the transition can be challenging. There is plenty you can do to …
