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… least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This is important because some vaccines may take several weeks to become fully effective, and others may require more than 1 dose. This is especially … contact. The vaccine is recommended if you plan to travel during the flu season. Flu season usually runs from November …
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… the bottles and nipples using a bottle brush that is only used for your baby’s feeding equipment Rinse everything in … the pot Bring the water to a boil and boil for 2 minutes Use disinfected tongs to remove all items from the pot onto … for no more than 15 minutes. Shake the bottle a few times during warming. Do not get tap water on the nipple or ring. …
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… the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria, and can spread easily to other people. Pinkeye may also be caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or chemical irritants; however the …
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… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … released into outdoor air, sulphur dioxide can react with other pollutants in the air to form fine particulate matter. … smelting Pipeline operations Pulp and paper production Other emission sources of sulphur dioxide include: Large …
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… include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a … been reported in Canada but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an … on the surface of cells. The abnormal prion attaches to other brain cell proteins and bends them out of shape. The …
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… Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive … symptoms: an upset stomach, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, cramping, chills and fever. … person to try to stay in a separate room and not be around others, as the virus spreads easily. Everyone in the family …
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… with the virus. It is possible for people, horses and other animals to become infected if they are bitten by a … headache or neck stiffness for which you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C … at 12 months. The vaccine is given at the same time as other childhood immunizations. Men-C Vaccine Child's age at … given. Fever, drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or muscle soreness may …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the polio vaccine (IPV)? The … young children, immunization against polio is combined with other vaccines, such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib … should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined with other vaccines such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have any …
