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… as a nasal spray. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting … vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … influenza vaccine given by injection. LAIV, or another influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those …
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… includes information about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their … breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for … HIV testing or ways to reduce your risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), speak to your
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… of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from … you or your child drink enough liquids to stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the … first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to others through close personal contact such as kissing, or …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-B vaccine? The Men-B … old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is … under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine childhood vaccines. Acetaminophen (e.g. …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine … is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early … immunization for tetanus and diphtheria is combined with other vaccines such as pertussis (whooping cough) and polio. …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? … Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care … 6 months. They should get this vaccine at the same time as other childhood immunizations. DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine …
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… routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your … section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. Age … the arm (A). For the 12 month visit, do this again on the other arm. Back of the arm Have your child sit with their …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, including those who are unable to get the …
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… People infected with Cryptococcus are not infectious to others. What are the symptoms? Most people who are exposed … these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can … B.C. It is unclear how C. gattii arrived in B.C. and other areas of the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. Can I tell …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal … the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness People who use illicit drugs A second dose of … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second …