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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … Canada. The rotavirus vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care …
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… if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you … the provincial medical services plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a …
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… vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . Who should get the vaccine? … to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age …
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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … label. Some dishwashers can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours does. Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to …
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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two … serious health concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate …
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… of influenza vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for … given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of hospitalization due to …
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… babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest … that: Are prepared to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are … Prepare foods so that they’re a safe size and texture for your child.  Breakfast ideas 6-12 months One year and older …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to … MMR vaccine. These include: •Pregnant individuals or those planning to become pregnant  •Infants less than 12 months of …
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… each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the bathroom. Scrub all parts of your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinse them …
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… vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu Who should get the vaccine? … less than 2 years of age, and people who are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, should not get the vaccine. …