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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, … are approved by Health Canada, with HPV9 approved for use in both sexes, and HPV2 approved for use only in … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis …
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… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the DTaP-IPV-Hib …
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… immediate, short-term protection against the virus that causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies … immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses. Rabies vaccine provides long lasting protection … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… can become infected with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the … serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow …
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… Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral … surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use refers to the use of commercial tobacco products such as … It covers the cost of a twelve week supply of one of two treatment options outlined below: NRT products such as patch …
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… respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… This vaccine does not contain the hepatitis B vaccine because children completed their hepatitis B vaccine series in … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start … instead of “toilet training”? The term “toilet learning” is used because it is important to follow your child’s cues. It is also …
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… Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced by Clostridium botulinum , … What steps can I take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different …