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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 … to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or … baby Heal after giving birth Decrease your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and diabetes When can I start …
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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … for 1 month or more you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting the virus depends on the season of travel, …
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… can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm … can also affect the immune system, leading to greater risk of infections and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The … sure your baby is well hydrated in hot weather by offering breastmilk or something to drink every hour or so. Never …
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… About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease … Fifth disease is usually mild. However, some people are at risk of serious complications if they become infected, … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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… lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. … that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be considered, and delaying may not be best. What … safe, minimally painful and effective. No surgery is zero-risk, your surgeon will review all risks and benefits ahead …
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… vapour at room and higher temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household … long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the … on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family from mercury …
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… usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms may continue for … Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware of the risks with the food products you buy, and know how to … suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? Babies get the … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … Hepatitis B is also 1 of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … 12 months 2nd dose 4 to 6 years Students in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye …
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… White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally normally. Some of the signs described above may … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … may try to capture the bat without touching it so it can be tested for rabies If the bat is inside, close all doors and …
