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… influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses … Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of …
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… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by Health Canada. Is … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of HBIg if you have been exposed to the …
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… seizure, also known as a fever seizure, is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever … 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 …
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… your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided … have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. What training should child care providers have? Staff should have the …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, … free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of pregnancy regardless of … Headache, fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, chills, nausea, diarrhea and mild fever may also occur. Acetaminophen …
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… a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to … given. Fever, drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or muscle soreness may … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch … adults do not normally get scabies above the neck, you should not have to apply the cream to your face and scalp. … have symptoms yet. For this reason, all household members should receive treatment at the same time. Children may …
