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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working … chronic cerebrospinal fluid leak A child with any of these conditions should receive a dose of the pneumococcal …
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… free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical … of vaccine is recommended for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out …
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… make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small amount of the disease germ (virus or bacteria) or parts of the germ. … cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened and …
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… inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more … B is a virus that infects the liver. It can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). … hepatitis B have no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. You can spread the hepatitis B virus to others even …
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… seizures can happen with any condition that causes a fever. Conditions that can cause a fever include common childhood …
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… systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? …
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… come from? Combustion by-products come from any heating appliances that burn fuel, for example wood heaters … dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon … www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/factsheet-cooking-and-indoor-air-quality.html …
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… rivers, or streams and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can …
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… used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who … free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen … in close contact with a person with meningococcal A, Y or W disease, or who are determined by public health to be at …
