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… to look for TB infection. You can do a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care … loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various … go to school, work or volunteering, but you may need more tests to make sure you do not have TB disease A positive TST …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … vaccine? Speak with a health care provider if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of … the influenza vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore throat and/or …
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… babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with … spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before …
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… What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen … such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive …
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… protect against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. … nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased appetite. These … cosmetics, skin care products, laxatives, cough syrups and bowel preparation products for colonoscopy. PEG can be an …
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… in unimmunized people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. … fever, a stiff neck, or is extremely sleepy, listless or irritable, take your child to the nearest emergency … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… it may be to correct issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive … in the weak eye What are some vision concerns and their symptoms? Your child should see your family health care …
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… started to get better. Rarely, arthritis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (a neurological condition) can occur after … suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you … animal waste. People with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you are …
