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… 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 … by transfusion has been virtually eliminated in Canada. Should I get tested? No, unless you have a HTLV-1-associated …
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… tetanus (lockjaw). TIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care … 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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… or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine … immune to mumps and do not need to be immunized. What should I do if I think I have mumps? If you have swollen … The doctor or triage nurse can make sure that you are taken into a closed area for an examination and attend the …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one … (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be taken 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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… in stock and to find out if you need an appointment. Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR 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 the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age …
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… was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get a vaccine? A vaccine is not recommended for: …
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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … drinking water in B.C. is a significant source of lead intake. As the skin does not easily absorb lead from water, … is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are …
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… neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse and neglect can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, … of abuse, such as frequent falls or confusion, may be mistaken as a part of aging. Some signs may look like health … safety, and they can help develop a safety plan. What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …
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… of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the HPV vaccine? Speak with your health care …
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… reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the … rash first appears or the blisters have crusted. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for a person to get sick after exposure … or have not had chickenpox or shingles in the past should see a health care provider immediately if they are …
