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… at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the … certified as a “polio free” country. Individuals at risk of getting polio in Canada are those who come in contact with … health care workers. All health care workers are at risk of getting and spreading the influenza virus to their patients, …
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… and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could become pregnant, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, take a multivitamin with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic …
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… harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand smoke because their lungs and … exposed to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of getting lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. … Resources and supports to quit smoking and vaping Getting help can make quitting easier. People who make a …
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… It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any immunization because there is a rare … and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or refuse …
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… hazards Pool and hot tub users are always at risk of getting trapped underwater by the suction from an outlet … case hair or jewelry may be caught in an outlet. Be careful getting in and out, as many hot tubs have very slippery …
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