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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … car seat. They may be able to use it on the plane if they have their own seat Can I travel by air with my baby? Do not … ensures long-lasting immunity. Infants and young children should not receive some vaccines. Contact your doctor, …
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… from 2 to 4 weeks or longer. Often you can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms can return after … treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What should I do if I become infected with Giardia ? If you have diarrhea from a Giardia infection, you should not go to work or school. Do not swim in lakes, …
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… use of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … 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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… yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … clean your hands as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your baby’s … spread of germs to others when washing: Each child should have their own labeled clean cloth to wipe their hands and …
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… It will also help your baby’s development. Remember to only have skin-to-skin contact when you’re wide awake and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide when to feed. … baby and help your body continue to make milk. How much should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide how long to feed …
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… disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? … at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly … provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for the free …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? Babies get the … age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They should get this vaccine at the same time as other childhood … and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may have a fever or experience crankiness, restlessness, …
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… Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If you choose … container, usually no bigger than 90mL. Energy shots can have up to 200mg of caffeine per container. The same … of certain vitamins and minerals can harm health. Who should avoid energy drinks? Children, teens, people who are …
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… risk of complications from traveller's diarrhea if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially … from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If …
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… grade 9. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not had all doses of the recommended childhood vaccines … 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 …
