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… prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank clean. Leave a small … of straw or strips of rigid Styrofoam board during winter months. Insulate the septic tank and pipe connection from … the system not working for long periods during cold winter months Do not allow large livestock to graze on the …
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… with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This … with your routine immunizations through your regular health care provider. The following vaccines are the common … fatal. The vaccine is recommended if you plan to stay for 6 months or longer in a country where hepatitis B is common. …
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… TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a wound and have … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see …
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… additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses and when … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see …
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… may increase your risk of TB disease. Talk to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney … symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if you have symptoms of TB … lungs to other people. A combination of pills is used for 6 months or longer. It is important to take all the pills you …
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… and can look thick, like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when … some individuals (such as young children) may be less careful, or may be unaware of the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not exposed to …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday do not need a dose in grade 9. The Tdap vaccine is … sound before the next breath. This cough can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 …
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… is an inflammation of the liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, … your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is … mineral, especially iron and vitamin A, unless your health care provider tells you to. High doses of some vitamins and …
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… occur year round but are more common in the winter months. Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. … and the elderly. Severe illness is very rare and hospital care is usually not needed. How does the virus spread? …
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… At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the … is a small chance of developing the illness, sometimes months later. If you develop a fever within 1 year of your … developing babies, including a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women cannot …
