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… is insect repellent? Insect repellent is a spray or liquid used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from … landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors to protect against insect bites. … of the instructions on the label, including proper use for young children Adults should apply repellent for children. …
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… people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at … sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … Home isolation is when a person must stay at home because they have a contagious disease. If you are in home …
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… weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part of … 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely available) and will … teenage and adult women. Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g., Advil®) can be given for fever or …
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… infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How … are Tylenol®, Tempra® and Atasol®. You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of ibuprofen include Advil® and Motrin®. Do not use products …
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… Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and … diarrhea and stomach pain. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. …
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… immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 … soreness may also occur. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …
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… dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the … Headache, fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, chills, nausea, diarrhea and mild fever may also occur. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. …
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… against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the … with normal activity. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be taken for fever or soreness. … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …
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… respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect … males 12-39 years of age. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be taken for fever or soreness. …
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… vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if … is given in grade 6 because: The vaccine works better at a younger age. Preteens make more antibodies after getting the … safely given worldwide. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol ® ) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil ® ) can be given for fever or …
