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… in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks … Malaria prevention . If your child will be travelling for a long period of time, talk to your health care provider about … Japanese encephalitis vaccine in Canada before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season …
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… including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities People with underlying … To learn more about the study, please visit https://canvas-network.ca . Who should not get the vaccine? You should not …
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… find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID … as contraceptive sponges or diaphragms in the vagina too long. Bacteria can thrive and then spread from the vagina to … The potential complications from PID can include: Long lasting pelvic pain Trouble getting pregnant …
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… spouse or children, but they can also include friends and caregivers. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to … Or, they may leave a dependent elderly person alone for long periods of time Why does abuse or neglect happen? Some … of abuse and neglect? Abuse and neglect can have harmful long-term effects on the health and well-being of older …
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… pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy … during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. Does … medications. Speak to your health care provider about how long you should use a barrier method, even after you stop …
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… rodents. Mouse droppings are approximately 6 mm (1/4 inch) long and oval shaped. Roof rat droppings are about 13 mm (1/2 inch) long with pointed ends and Norway rat droppings are about … in the area Read and follow the directions on the label carefully Set bait in areas where there is no access to …
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… such as bacteria and viruses. Rabies vaccine provides long lasting protection against infection from the rabies … with the rabies virus. The rabies vaccine provides long lasting protection against infection. What are the … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see …
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… my health and what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer … decay per second. Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide an accurate …
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… including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities The vaccine is also free … with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when …
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… members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long as you remain untreated. Although less common, scabies … and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What if I …
