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… virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine is … 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third dose is given 5 months … will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is found in …
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… available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You can find information … are unwilling to get the inactivated influenza vaccine. However, the inactivated influenza vaccine is recommended … any part of the vaccine (people with egg allergies can be safely immunized) Developed GBS within 8 weeks of getting …
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… the disease (it is about 50 to 55 percent effective). However, it is also very important to have good personal … and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in South … protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you continue to travel or work in certain …
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… infections could be passed on through the use of Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have … B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A or measles. How can I prevent …
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… Your care provider will then review the findings with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are 2 ways to do … baby’s health throughout your pregnancy. Third trimester (after 27 weeks) Your health care provider may ask you to … the baby. What factors might limit the information that I get from an ultrasound? Some factors may limit what …
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… The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in … required if you continue to travel or work in these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and … The vaccine will start offering protection about 1 week after taking the last dose. The travel clinic will provide …
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… tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various reasons, … in a sleeping state and prevents them from multiplying. How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First … for tuberculosis (TB) . What are the possible reactions after a TB skin test? You can expect some redness at the …
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… is essential for plant growth and is present in all vegetables and grains. Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and … the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition of … see HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula . How can I get my well …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call … to get all vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child can safely get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know … way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work …
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… health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People who have … babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural … 400 microgram (mcg) (0.4 milligram (mg)) of folic acid. After becoming pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin …
