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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have hemophilia or … handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? Knowing … this chance is mostly eliminated if you consistently take HIV medicines to reduce the amount of virus in your …
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… dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land … authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is … or regional district. What precautions should be taken for food safety? When food and food-contact surfaces …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive the vaccine. Grade 6 students who have … women and those with weakened immune systems is more severe. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia …
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… that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be considered, and delaying may not be best. What … be available if you are anxious. You will need someone to take you home after and may need help putting in your eye … drops to help. What symptoms will I have and when should I call my doctor? Expected symptoms: Within 24 hours …
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… tetanus (lockjaw). TIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care … infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less severe. What are the possible reactions after tetanus immune …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … have less exposure to nitrate than bottle-fed infants. In severe cases, high levels of nitrate can cause an infant to … to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest …
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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … drinking water in B.C. is a significant source of lead intake. As the skin does not easily absorb lead from water, … is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are …
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… loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get a TB skin test? People with: Prior allergic response or severe reaction (for example, blistering) to a TST or any …
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… causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … vaccine series before being exposed to the rabies virus you should get 2 doses of the vaccine. These doses are given 3 …
