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Typhoid vaccine

… vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic to find … health care provider if you have: Had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of typhoid vaccine, or any … health care provider if you have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of typhoid vaccine or any …
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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… running water before eating or cutting them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a clean produce brush to scrub fruits …
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Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based protein foods and more. What do I offer my child … to support growth and development. Can I offer my child plant-based beverages other than soy? Fortified plant-based beverages such as almond, rice, coconut, and oat …
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Shingles vaccine

… apart, and costs about $160 per dose. Some health insurance plans may cover the cost of the vaccine. Check with your … of pain that lasts after shingles. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? The shingles vaccine is very safe. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness and …
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Food safety in child care facilities

… running water before cutting or serving them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a clean produce brush to scrub fruits …
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Bacterial vaginosis BV

… care provider may screen you for BV if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, and have a history of certain …
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Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… for less than 1 year; hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients; and people born with diseases that … with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system is, and whether you … used unless the water supply is disinfected first. If you plan to install a drinking water filter in your home, you …
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Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… and fibre. For more information, including detailed eating plans, see Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with …
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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… It is safest not to drink at all when you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is …
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… alcohol while feeding your baby, it is important that you plan around it. If you are going to have a drink, it is …