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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? Knowing …
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… is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … any of these signs or symptoms: Red, itchy, watery eyes discharge Squinting or rubbing the eyes Excessive blinking …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … 12 months 2nd dose 4 to 6 years Students in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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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. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours … upset, they usually eat and drink normally. Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny nose, diarrhea, …
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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 … provided If you have a weakened immune system, you should discuss your risk of cryptosporidiosis with your health care …
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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 … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … object to pick up used condoms, needles and syringes. Discard condoms in a plastic bag. Needles and syringes …
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… added during the water treatment process, fluoride levels should never exceed this level. Fewer than 4 percent of the … must test fluoride levels in water. All water suppliers should make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive …
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… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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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 … food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in … the travel clinic doctor or nurse will tell you if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is also recommended …
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… About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease … can get the disease just by touching the saliva or nasal discharge of a person with the disease and then touching … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
