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… provided free to all students in grade 6. People who missed getting the HPV vaccine can receive it for free as long as … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … should not get the vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. …
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… a prescription. Some anti-malaria medication should be started at least one week before travelling. Make sure you … you will not get malaria. It will reduce your chances of getting seriously ill and dying from malaria. While … effects from the medication, do not stop taking it without getting advice from a health care professional. Protect …
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… your child may not want to eat or drink. If you are breastfeeding or chestfeeding, continue to offer breast milk to your child. You …
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… well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether …
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… effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour . Also, getting your child immunized helps prevent illnesses that …
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… get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know that getting my baby immunized is the best way to protect them … baby’s immune system to make antibodies without your baby getting the disease. Vaccines also allow your baby’s immune … germs. Germs are in the air, food, water, and on objects. Getting more than one vaccine at the same time does not wear …
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… It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being … can occur after some vaccines. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. …