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Vertigo (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Vertigo (sounds like ‘ver-tee-go’) is commonly called ‘Dizziness’. It can be a feeling of being light-headed or feeling faint. It can also be a feeling of spinning, whirling, or the room around you spinning. Vertigo can make it hard to stand or walk and you may feel off balance. It can also make you feel sick to your stomach (nauseated). (English) Colour

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Don't Spread Those Flu Bugs [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet promoting the benefits of a flu shot. (English) Colour

Facts about Influenza (the Flu) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about influenza including prevention, spread, symptoms, home treatment, when to see a doctor, and how to determine whether it is influenza or a cold. Number 12b. (English)

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Viral Gastrointestinal Illness (Stomach Flu) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

How to prevent the spread of infection in the hospital and at home. Viral gastrointestinal illness, also known as stomach flu, is a common illness. It can occur as a case in just one person or can quickly spread through families and cause outbreaks. Outbreaks occur in the community every year. There are several different viruses that cause illness with vomiting and diarrhea. This fact sheet provides information about how to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home. (English) Colour

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Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine including benefits, risks and possible reactions to the vaccine. Number 12d. (English)

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Hepatitis B Immune Globulin [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about hepatitis B immune globulin including benefits, and possible reactions. Number 25b. (English)

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Welcome to the Emergency Department [English] Permalink Public

Information about what you can expect, how to take care of yourself and who you can ask if you have questions. (English) Colour

Live Attenuated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about live attenuated influenza (flu) vaccine (LAIV) including benefits, risks and possible reactions to the vaccine. Number 12e. (English)

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information provides an overview about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines including benefits, and possible reactions. Number 101b. (English)

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Hand Washing: Help Stop the Spread of Germs [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing and overview about hand washing. Number 85. (English)

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