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… Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is important to keep a record … food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in … protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you continue to travel or work in certain …
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… also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected … drug injection equipment Using a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A or measles. How can I prevent … factors •Received the MMR or chickenpox vaccine within the past 14 days What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a …
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… mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … yellow fever. A booster dose of the vaccine is not needed. After you get the vaccine, you will receive a stamped … is an official record and a legal requirement for entry into some countries. If you cannot receive the yellow …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one … to the virus. HBIg works best if given as soon as possible after being exposed to the virus, ideally within 48 hours. … a measles, mumps, rubella or chickenpox vaccine within the past 14 days There is no need to delay getting immunized …
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… have only minor reactions that may last a couple of days after being immunized. RabIg is prepared from donated human … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … against measles, mumps, rubella or chickenpox within the past 14 days There is no need to delay getting immunized …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care … the illness less severe. What are the possible reactions after tetanus immune globulin? Common reactions to TIg may … against measles, mumps, rubella or chickenpox within the past 14 days There is no need to delay getting immunized …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, … a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday do not need a dose in grade 9. The Tdap vaccine is … recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of …
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… that can often be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and … injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should I do if I think I have TSS? Toxic shock syndrome … risk of TSS than others. Risk factors for TSS include: Past history of SA toxic shock syndrome Prolonged use of a …
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… a more goal-oriented approach. At a minimum, your child should be comfortable sitting on the toilet for a few … your child on the toilet while fully dressed. Later, try putting your child on the toilet after a diaper change. … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …
