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… bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild … with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent on alcohol or inject illicit drugs. TSS … are often found in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, …
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… Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These … They must be done by properly trained practitioners who have special knowledge and skill in fetal ultrasound. … that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are completely healthy and well. Ultrasound cannot detect all prenatal …
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… this level. Fewer than 4 percent of the population of B.C. has access to fluoridated water supply through their … effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink fluoridated water can expect up to 35 percent less …
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… Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any … protects against 6 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) Hepatitis B (HB) Polio (IPV) Haemophilus … or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. …
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… Yellow fever vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41i Travel Series Download PDF … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or … Travel to affected areas should not begin before this time. One vaccination of yellow fever vaccine is enough to build …
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… but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB … to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone cannot tell … weight loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for …
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… protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any … damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 10 people who get the disease will die. Vaccines protect your child … Seizures) There is an extremely rare possibility, less than one in a million, of a life-threatening allergic reaction …
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… well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. … children include: Genetic hearing loss, even if there is no one else in the family with hearing loss Childhood illnesses … 3 words to talk and ask for things Is understood by people who are around them most of the time For more information …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any … Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio … or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. …
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… vaping is a less harmful option than cigarettes, it still has health risks. Vaping is more risky for youth and people who have never smoked. Vaping may damage your lung function … products to consume. Cigars, cigarillos and pipe tobacco One cigar can contain as much tobacco as an entire package …
