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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… at greater risk? Infants and children can become dehydrated quickly due to a high metabolism and less effective … very tired, lethargic, or weak Movement and coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache … heat edema (swelling) Decreased urine output Increased heart rate Skin feels very warm Body temperature above 38°C …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from … threat and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do … or had health care outside of Canada. CPO rarely cause problems or infections outside of hospitals. What are my …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is … that may result in intussusception Babies who have moderate or severe diarrhea or vomiting, or a serious illness …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on … with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B … who has a household member or caregiver with hepatitis B should also get the vaccine at birth. For a list of those …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… both of these products are very safe. It is much safer to get immunized with these products than to get rabies. People … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … vaccine series before being exposed to the rabies virus you should get 2 doses of the vaccine. These doses are given 3 …

Yellow fever vaccine

… mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in … 99 per cent of those vaccinated. Travel to affected areas should not begin before this time. One vaccination of yellow …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined with …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive … own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? Knowing …

Quit or reduce vaping

… can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can … cause harm to a person’s health. People who do not smoke should avoid vaping. However, for current smokers who are …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various reasons, … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get a TB skin test? People with: Prior allergic …