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… . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available … care settings, including long-term care facilities, who have contact with patients Visitors to health care … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… use of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … clean your hands as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your baby’s … spread of germs to others when washing: Each child should have their own labeled clean cloth to wipe their hands and …
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… measles situation, try to phone ahead to assure that they have vaccine in stock and to find out if you need an appointment. Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … It will also help your baby’s development. Remember to only have skin-to-skin contact when you’re wide awake and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide when to feed. …
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… disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? … at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? Babies get the … age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They should get this vaccine at the same time as other childhood … and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may have a fever or experience crankiness, restlessness, …
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… Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If you choose … container, usually no bigger than 90mL. Energy shots can have up to 200mg of caffeine per container. The same … of certain vitamins and minerals can harm health. Who should avoid energy drinks? Children, teens, people who are …
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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 … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … care provider about the risks of Japanese encephalitis. Discuss the benefits of your child receiving an approved …
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… risk of complications from traveller's diarrhea if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially … from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If …
