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… influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given as a nasal spray. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting and …
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… the label Never dilute the formula with extra water Never use formula from a container with dents, bulges or other damage Use the formula before the expiration date What type of … ready-to-feed, liquid concentrate or powdered. If you use powdered formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have …
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… fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has … What are the symptoms of giardiasis? Giardiasis may cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, gas, bloating, frequent loose …
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… is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in … the symptoms of cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis may cause frequent watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, mild fever and dehydration. However, you can …
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… immediate, short-term protection against the virus that causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies … immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses. Rabies vaccine provides long lasting protection … The vaccine is made from killed rabies virus and cannot cause rabies. In B.C., the rabies vaccine is provided free to …
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… influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given by an injection. The vaccine does not …
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… ingredients include chemicals and blends of chemicals used to make different flavours. The term "vaping" is also used to refer to the inhalation of cannabis aerosols; however, this page refers specifically to the use of nicotine products. What are the risks of vaping? …
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… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate forecasts of air quality for the next 36 … in the air. These particles can be made up of different substances and have different sizes. Smaller particles have …
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… weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part of … the vaccine was given. Fever, headache, muscle soreness, nausea, a rash that looks like measles, and swelling of glands … . Rarely, more serious reactions can include seizures caused by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in …
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… of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses. The MMRV vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … a previous dose of MMR or MMRV vaccine without another cause being identified Has active untreated tuberculosis Is …
