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… tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2018 … Pertussis (whooping cough) Polio Haemophilus influenzae type b The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Haemophilus influenzae type b infection is spread by …
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… pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 … fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Haemophilus influenzae type b infection is spread by …
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… Vietnamese What is HTLV-1? Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from an …
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… parts of your body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if … provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your … need further TB testing. Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray …
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… or changes can be difficult to detect or notice without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent … Bumping into things What can I expect at my child's vision test? Your child can have an eye exam even if your child … use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can …
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… issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye … use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can … red and green. Your child can have a simple colour vision test by an eye doctor to check for any concerns. This can …
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… that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual … is no known safe level of lead exposure and no known safe blood lead concentration. However, as lead exposure … lead, the paint will have a warning label. How can I test my home? You can check painted surfaces for lead by …
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… hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: … organ transplant in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In Canada, this applies to blood and … lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, liver failure, liver cancer or the need for …
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… nurse or registered dietitian. What are the different types of formula? There are 3 types of store-bought formula: ready-to-feed liquid, liquid … damage Use the formula before the expiration date What type of formula can I offer my baby? Healthy babies born at …
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… (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is … a thermometer. A pharmacist can help you select the best type of thermometer for the method you choose to use. Whichever type of thermometer you use, make sure to clean them (except …
