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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … 12 months 2nd dose 4 to 6 years Students in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive the vaccine. Grade 6 students who have …
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… a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours … upset, they usually eat and drink normally. Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny nose, diarrhea, …
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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is … food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in … the travel clinic doctor or nurse will tell you if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is also recommended …
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… About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … child has been exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib … of DTaP-IPV-Hib, which does not include hepatitis B, they should complete their immunizations with the same vaccine. … DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is also provided free to people who have received a stem cell transplant. It is important to …
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… of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. A booster dose may be required … vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic doctor or nurse if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or … handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given …
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… B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided … B Infant Vaccine . People born in 1980 or later who have never received the hepatitis B vaccine or have not … 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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… Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot jump or … Head lice will not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare … household members do as well. All members of the household should be checked on the same day, and those with lice …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The 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 … because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care provider. What is …
