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… chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a … or to any part of the vaccine Have shingles Are pregnant or breastfeeding Have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing … or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … than 7 days old. While the plane is taking off and landing, breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby. Feeding your child gets …
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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All … disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions causing difficulty …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib … DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is also provided free to people who have received a stem cell transplant. It is important to … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… are naturally found in the gut (digestive system) and that have become resistant to a group of antibiotics known as … or who have travelled outside of Canada may be at increased risk for picking up CPO bacteria. It is important to prevent … preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from …
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… water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? According to Health Canada and the World … evidence indicating that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks … inhaling asbestos, see HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When should I worry? Health Canada and the World Health …
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… that flood waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land … Other clean-up work can continue, as asbestos poses little risk when it is undisturbed. For more information, see …
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… or trout Choose lean cuts of meat such as skinless chicken breast and sirloin roast instead of higher fat cuts such as … if you have questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight … diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to 1 to 2 …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see … because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care provider. What …
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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are types of SA that have become resistant to some antibiotics that are used to … special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk of becoming infected is very small. What are my chances …
