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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined with … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have any …
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… mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … 99 per cent of those vaccinated. Travel to affected areas should not begin before this time. One vaccination of yellow … or your health care provider’s letter, you may be refused entry to the country you are visiting, or you may be …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The vaccine is given to … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …
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… such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … without waiting for test results. These medications should be started as soon as possible, and are most …
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… infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the … preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from … items such as towels, toothbrushes, or bar soap Clothing should be laundered in the usual manner Clean bathrooms …
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… is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? …
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… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … fluid leak A child with any of these conditions should receive a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have concerns, …
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… baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your … want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are common. The … plans, recreational activities, medical needs, and what you should pack in your travel health kit Contact your local …
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… mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … areas. The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for … child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more …
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… Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age …
