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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is … than 3 out of 4 cases of rotavirus disease, and almost all severe cases, including hospitalizations. When you get your … intense crying. If your baby shows these signs, you should take your baby to the nearest emergency department. It is …
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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … malaria is to avoid mosquito bites. If possible, do not take infants or young children to areas where there is … live or travel in an area with malaria, the chances of severe illness is higher than the risks of DEET repellant …
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… hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … It can prevent these infections or make the illness less severe. What are the possible reactions after immune …
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… with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What … Notice has been issued for your community water system, take the advice seriously and follow the instructions … care provider. This includes people born with diseases that severely affect their immune system; people with HIV …
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… soles of feet. If you have not had scabies before, it may take several weeks for symptoms to appear. For those who … a weakened immune system, you are at risk of developing a severe case of scabies known as crusted (Norwegian) scabies. … adults do not normally get scabies above the neck, you should not have to apply the cream to your face and scalp. …
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… to keep a record of the travel vaccines you receive and to take this with you on your trip. What is Japanese … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … at risk? Infants and elderly are most at risk of getting severely sick. It is recommended not to travel with an …
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… . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available … other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a … or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or …
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… infection. HBIg has large amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one … infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less severe. What are the possible reactions after hepatitis B …
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… after you have started to get better. Prolonged and/or severe infection can result in reactive arthritis and damage … treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What should I do if I become infected with Giardia ? If you have … Notice has been issued for your community water system, take the advice seriously and follow the instructions …
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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or … without another cause being identified Is required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a …
