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Tetanus and diphtheria Td vaccine

… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Td vaccine. GBS … vaccines. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… including bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause disease. These organisms can exist in the source …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to … that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in care Having … to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes allergic reactions and responding appropriately to an …

Sleep related infant death

… dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and … infant death is accidental. These deaths are usually caused when a baby is accidentally smothered by items in the … child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is not fully understood but …

Impetigo

… is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, … adults and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the … than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney …

Genital herpes

… herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus … many people who do get symptoms may not realize that it’s caused by HSV. Symptoms may include one or more sores that … anus and/or the mouth, hands and eyes. Herpes can also cause blisters around the mouth (oral herpes) often called …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … harm your health? Regular exposure to second-hand smoke can cause harm. The risk and severity of the harm depends on the … to. For some people, even low levels of exposure can cause physical reactions. These reactions include increased …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if … provides protection against cancers and genital warts caused by 9 types of HPV. It protects against 7 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cervical cancers and several other …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… Switch completely from smoking to vaping. Using both may cause more health damage If you are vaping to quit smoking, … cigarettes. The charcoal used to heat the tobacco or shisha causes additional health risks. It produces high levels of …

A better immunization experience for your child

… Prepare for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may cause some pain. These tips can lead to a more positive … immunization. Research shows that this is safe and will not cause the baby to associate breastfeeding with pain Why? … solution, given 1-2 minutes before a medical procedure, causes the release of natural pain reducing chemicals in the …