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… to keep a record of the travel vaccines you receive and take this with you on your trip. What is typhoid vaccine? … food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in … to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, …
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… scabiei or the human itch mite. Scabies is common and highly contagious. The human itch mite burrows just under … soles of feet. If you have not had scabies before, it may take several weeks for symptoms to appear. For those who … adults do not normally get scabies above the neck, you should not have to apply the cream to your face and scalp. …
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… or personal care such as bathing and dressing. They may take on these responsibilities out of love or a sense of … kinds of harm from people they rely on or trust. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, … can help you find resources or learn useful tips. What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …
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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: … without another cause being identified Is required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a …
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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products Inject illegal drugs or share drug …
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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and … or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get into the bloodstream. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid …
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… to keep a record of the travel vaccines you receive and to take this with you on your trip. What is Japanese … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … not to travel with an infant or a young child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 … of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people … brain. It can also cause septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 20 children who get sick, 1 may die. …
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… baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your … an evacuation plan to a local medical facility with a safe blood supply What immunizations should I have before I … women up to 36 weeks gestation. However, there is a higher risk for pregnant women to develop a blood clot in …
