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… Influenza ("flu") season Last updated October 9, 2024 … generally in the late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's … If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or other respiratory …
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… protect yourself and your family, but others as well. Many vaccines are provided free as part of your child's routine … in October, everyone 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. For … lifetime in particular the following: Vaccine Name Diseases Prevented DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Diphtheria, …
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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of … for all age groups. Yet, many injuries are predictable and preventable. Awareness of common injuries and prevention tips will help keep you and your community …
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… the community. The protection from infection that COVID-19 vaccines provide decreases over time, particularly in older … and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a decision to seek … below: Acute bronchitis Asthma Coronavirus (COVID-19) Croup Influenza (seasonal flu) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …
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… health feature. Find resources for K-12 Schools about preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including … When you get vaccinated, you help protect others as well. Vaccines are very safe for you and your family. It is much … viruses are causing illness in B.C. including COVID-19 and influenza (flu). For resources to support you during …
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… are similar to other respiratory illnesses, including the flu and the common cold. Protect yourself and your community … similar to how you manage other respiratory infections like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit the spread of infection. For …
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… is, what asthma medications do, and how to recognize and prevent asthma symptoms. The BC Children's Hospital Asthma … that people with asthma and their loved ones get vaccines to reduce the risk of these preventable diseases. … For more information about vaccines see: Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Pertussis …
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… is the best way to protect against pertussis. The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines … #15a) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. They also provide direct …
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… are at higher risk of severe problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines can reduce the risk of these preventable diseases. For more information about vaccines, visit: Influenza (flu) season Pertussis (whooping cough) …
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… out what to do if you think you have measles, and how to prevent spreading measles to others. Measles (HealthLinkBC … File #14b) Measles (rubeola) Measles rash Measles vaccines The vaccines that protect against the measles are part of your …
