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… vaccine is not part of the routine schedule of childhood immunizations. For information on the routine … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is … with antibiotics. If taken during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of …
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… booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and are at increased risk of exposure to polio … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of … Ready-to-feed formula is recommended if you are not breastfeeding and you do not have access to a safe water source. …
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… (energy drinks) are advertised as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy … drinks? Children, teens, people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or sensitive to caffeine should avoid energy …
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… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … lead in drinking water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the … day, and a sample taken first thing in the morning before using water will generally show any problems. If your home …
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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to … people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is … 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be confirmed …
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… is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, immunization for tetanus and diphtheria is … bites, burns or scrapes, it is recommended that you see your health care provider immediately for treatment. This is …