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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any … with weakened immune systems need 3 doses What is HPV and who can get it? HPV is a very common virus that spreads through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual activity with another person …
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… to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune globulin safe? Yes. Ig is … such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health … 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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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any … is combined with other vaccines such as pertussis (whooping cough) and polio. These are given as a series of … 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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… In B.C., the rabies vaccine is provided free to those who have been exposed to an animal that may have rabies. It … and rabies vaccine? If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as … 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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… than older men, and may find it hard to leave an abusive relationship. Also, women tend to live longer than men. If a … are more likely than older men to be widowed or live alone Older women are much more likely than older men to live … family support. If you are trying to help an older person who experiences abuse or neglect, it is important to …
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… of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided … your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned above, the HPV9 vaccine is recommended, but not … Speak with your health care provider if you or your child has had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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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 … protects against 5 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) Polio Haemophilus influenzae type b The … 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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… 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health … or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … 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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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People … with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system is, and whether you need to … at risk of containing pathogens, unless the water has been treated to remove or inactivate at least 99.9 per …
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… Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any … against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate … or solid organ transplant, or those who are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant Been in close contact with a …
