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… #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk … disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, … makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness People who …
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… heart rate and blood pressure Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting adequate sleep, and having regular meals and snacks … a health condition Is it safe to mix energy drinks with alcohol? No. Caffeine acts as a stimulant and masks the …
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… after becoming infected. It will often take 4 to 7 days to get better. How does shigellosis spread? Shigella bacteria … Water may become contaminated if sewage runs into it or if someone with shigellosis swims in it. Sexual contact Certain … Follow basic food safety precautions and drinking water treatment to help prevent the spread of shigellosis. For …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … hepatitis B virus. People living in the same household with someone who has hepatitis B are at higher risk of getting …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … measles disease or are known to have been in contact with someone with measles. (these children will need 2 more doses … birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. …
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… are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with … health. Aim for a healthy eating pattern that includes vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods daily. … drink alcohol? Alcohol can damage your liver and make the problems caused by hepatitis worse. To be safe, do not drink …
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… against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. … contact. The disease can result in severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. … most often in infants. The bacteria spreads easily when someone coughs, sneezes, or has close face-to-face contact …
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… mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a vegetative state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 … from person to person. However, it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, …
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… Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact with someone with meningococcal type C disease It is important to … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … brain (encephalitis) or death. You cannot get shingles from someone who has shingles. However, it is possible for …
