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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the polio … the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of the vaccine. The first 2 doses are given 4 to 8 weeks apart. The third dose … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our … on a limited diet (due to surgery or illness) and return home to your normal diet. You plan to travel to a place …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A … of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third dose is given 5 months later. If you … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based …
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… have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do not finish the treatment, miss pills or … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of … your hands. Put the dirty shoes in a bag and clean them at home Clean and disinfect strollers, especially the wheels, …
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… PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based …
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… products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … new products. As a result, the long-term impacts to your health are not fully understood. There may be risks … that are hardest to eliminate (for many people, this is the first session after waking up) Reduce the concentration of …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building that is not connected to a municipal or … tank need to be pumped out regularly (usually every 2 to 3 years). A septic system pump-out contractor can do this … of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based on the …
