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… of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. A booster dose may be required … vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic doctor or nurse if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe reactions and serious … water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal …
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… disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? … at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly … provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for the free …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to … get a dose of vaccine on or after their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact with someone with meningococcal … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches … not seen mice or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice … Dispose of them in sealed, double plastic garbage bags. You should check with local by-laws or authorities to find out …
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… infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? …
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… viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could … of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. Body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body …
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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … areas. The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for …
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… grade 9. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not had all doses of the recommended childhood vaccines … was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… measles situation, try to phone ahead to assure that they have vaccine in stock and to find out if you need an appointment. Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g., Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
