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Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … provincial medical services plan (MSP). You can check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a … headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion and other changes in behavior. Currently, there is no drug …

Yellow fever vaccine

… if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you … MS Severe immunodeficiency due to symptomatic HIV/AIDS or other causes If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. …

Travelling with children

… travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent malaria must also take medication, since little of the mother's medication will be in the breast milk. Children …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or … decades with no confirmed health risks for the baby or the mother. Ultrasound is not an X-ray and does not use ionizing … care provider will provide regular physical assessment and other screening tests to monitor you and your baby’s health …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is hypertension. What …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … peas, lentils and some vegetables and fruit. To increase your intake: Choose oatmeal, oat bran or cereal with added psyllium for breakfast Add barley to your favourite soup or serve as a side dish Replace meats in …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … is more likely to have a febrile seizure if a parent, brother or sister has had one. About 1 in 3 children who have a febrile seizure will have another one. The older the child is when they have a febrile …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of infection, it is recommended to eat cooked or …