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… or speak louder Have difficulty understanding or following conversations Must concentrate to understand what … loss, as well as other hearing, communication and balance-related disorders. They have a university education and are … medical specialist in diseases of the ear, nose, throat and related concerns You can make an appointment with an …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those … is at risk of containing pathogens (germs) such as a shallow well or a well drilled in fractured rock. Surface water, …
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… of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is … that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a … get the vaccine at birth. For a list of those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File … vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B …
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… to an area where the risk of meningococcal B disease is high For information on high risk travel areas, contact a travel clinic. If you want … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Permanent complications of infection include brain …
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… (germs) and microbes that can make us sick. This also allows the juice to keep longer as it destroys many of the … fresh fruit juices such as pineapple, carrot, coconut, cane sugar, banana, acai and mixed fruit juices have also made … long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of …
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… , and about 16 per cent die. Some people are at a slightly higher risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are … care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment … Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in the lower mainland or southeastern part of mainland B.C. It is …
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… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … encephalitis from measles, about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not been established. They may be …
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… total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months 400IU (10µg) 1000IU (25µg) 6-12 months 400IU … Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury. **Fortified plant-based beverages are … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… ingredients have not been linked to disease or illness. Below are some of the ingredients in vaccines. Antibiotics – … the vaccine will not harm your child. Other ingredients – Sugars, amino acids, salts, and proteins, such as albumin …
