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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit … and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, including those who are unable to get the … soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Other reactions may include tiredness, headache, fever, …
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… is cooked thoroughly. E. coli are also sometimes found in other foods including fruits and vegetables, as well as in … E. coli can also be transmitted from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the … to cook it. Ensure it is wrapped well and kept away from other foods. Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen …
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… get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact with another person who is infected. Syphilis is spread through: … risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have another sexually transmitted infection (STI). What are the … feet. You may not notice the rash, but you can still infect others. The rash usually disappears but it can come back …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The … When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the … within 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Tdap-IPV …
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… spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, … with chronic HBV infection can pass the infection on to others. This long-term infection may lead to scarring of the … HBV, you can reduce the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care …
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… section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. Age … the arm (A). For the 12 month visit, do this again on the other arm. Back of the arm Have your child sit with their … and elbow. For the 12 month visit, do this again on the other arm. Age Where to put cream or patch 12 months Apply …
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… and ciders such as apple cider, orange juice and lemonades. Other fresh fruit juices such as pineapple, carrot, coconut, … juice. Schools, child and adult day cares, hospitals and other facilities serving vulnerable groups should not sell … The best way to kill pathogens like E.coli , Salmonella and others is through pasteurization Boil or pasteurize raw …
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… People infected with Cryptococcus are not infectious to others. What are the symptoms? Most people who are exposed … B.C. It is unclear how C. gattii arrived in B.C. and other areas of the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. Can I tell … this type of fungus exist. There are no fungicides or other chemicals that can be applied to trees to protect …
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… bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the environment or infected humans. … Tapeworms Hookworms You may also come into contact with other animals that are not normally kept as pets such as … known as Cat Scratch Disease Dog bites occur more than any other animal bite. Minor animal bites from a pet can usually …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR … (MMRV) vaccine . The vaccine is given at the same time as other childhood immunizations. MMR vaccine Child's age at … fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the …