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Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… spread through saliva. For example, by kissing or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, sport …
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Your babys immune system and vaccines

… itself against thousands of germs. Germs are in the air, food, water, and on objects. Getting more than one vaccine …
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Polio vaccine IPV

… the stool of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due to …
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Syphilis

… Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital … to congenital syphilis cases. Syphilis can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having … mild that you may not know you are infected. Primary stage During the primary stage, a painless sore can develop …
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Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… become sick through activities such as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, and mouth …
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Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… through saliva when people kiss or share things such as food, utensils and drinks. Babies and children can become …
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Prenatal ultrasound

… may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans … transducer over your belly. This is the typical method used during routine prenatal ultrasounds An endovaginal (EV), or … www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/medical/ultrasound.html For information on …
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A better immunization experience for your child

… immunizations may be stressful for you, try to be calm during the appointment and when talking about immunization … musical toy to distract your child immediately before and during the vaccination. Ask older children questions about … processes pain is less active when children are distracted during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your …
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Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… become sick through activities such as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth …
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Arsenic in drinking water

… is only a concern if you use it for drinking or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact is not …