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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is … than to get a rotavirus infection. Most babies do not have any reactions after they get the rotavirus vaccine. … In some countries outside of Canada, a very rare risk of intussusception (a blockage of the intestine) has …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit … people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your finances by saving the …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 … age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people who have: No spleen or a spleen that is not working properly …
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… who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and … curious and mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s … The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a …
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… programs. These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of substances Outreach … knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express …
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… File #23b Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines . Who should get the vaccine? In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of meningococcal B … is recommended, but not provided free, for those who are at risk of meningococcal B infection due to certain medical …
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… can cause further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health … more someone falls, the more likely it is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the … brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of …
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… of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic doctor or nurse if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to … give better protection against these diseases. Adults who have not been immunized or do not have a record of prior … 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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… scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for … through blood-to-blood contact. While there is a very low risk of spreading the virus through other bodily fluids, … with the area for at least 10 minutes before wiping it up Breast or chestfeeding is safe, unless the nipple or areola …
