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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … are approved by Health Canada. Are vaccines tested? Yes. Making a new vaccine that is effective and safe for your … reaction after getting a vaccine. If this happens, it is most likely to occur within minutes after the vaccine is …
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… a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the … How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First appointment A health care practitioner uses a tiny needle to … usually means that you do not have TB germs in your body. Most people do not need further testing A positive TST means …
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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin … UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed tanning by making your skin produce more melanin. UVB is responsible for sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye cancers. …
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… and usually mild, severe disease can occur. Some of the most common infections that can spread from animals to … Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a … open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or … and if so, what type of ultrasound method you prefer. Most often, medical ultrasounds are 2 dimensional (2D). This … skill in fetal ultrasound. What can I do to prepare for my appointment? When you book your ultrasound, you will receive …
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… during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … drinking), and regular drinking in pregnancy (everyday) are most harmful. What if I drank alcohol before I knew I was … practical support. For example, help with transportation to appointments or to treatment, or offer childcare for other …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The … result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can …
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… methods. When should I disinfect my drinking water? In most cases, drinking water suppliers disinfect water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as … This includes cleaning raw vegetables and fruit, as well as making baby formula Drink mixes such as juice concentrates …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The … with hepatitis B virus, they often do not have symptoms but most will stay infected for life. This is why it is …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The … result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can …
