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… and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or … be advised not to travel. There may also be certain regions where pregnant women may be advised not to travel to. For …
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… body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccine is … may include tenderness, soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Other reactions may include … 80 which is in the vaccine. It is also found in some medical preparations (for example, vitamin oils, tablets and …
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… body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccines are … care and assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First … may include soreness, redness, swelling and itchiness where the vaccine was given. For some people, these …
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… people with weak immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious … a mask that covers your nose and mouth if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to … sure they get tested for TB. What if I need to go somewhere? Being on home isolation means you must stay at home …
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… helps muscles, nerves and the immune system work properly. Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and … vitamin D? If you take certain medications or have specific medical conditions, your health care provider may suggest …
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… product transfusions, or organ transplant in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In … less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail … nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for …
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… they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of … people, most show no signs of infection. In hospitals, where MRSA infections can prove more serious, special … also be at higher risk if you have had intensive hospital care or surgery, particularly in hospitals where previous …
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… They are most active at night. Bed bugs prefer locations where they can easily hide and feed regularly, such as … or mental health symptoms, please consult your health care provider or call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered … your new mattress before it enters your home How can I get rid of bed bugs? There are physical control and chemical …
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… may cry a lot and nothing seems to satisfy them for long. Getting enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over … File #46 Sleep Related Infant Death . Bedsharing is where a child sleeps on the same sleeping surface or bed … It’s important to talk with your family and your health care provider about how to make every sleep as safe as …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe.  Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … aged 6 to 11 months who will be travelling to countries where there is measles disease or are known to have been in … or neomycin Have an immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a drop in platelets, the blood …