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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 … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … 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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… assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test … world. In 1994, Canada was certified as a “polio free” country. Individuals at risk of getting polio in Canada are … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about …
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… was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine … diseases. If your child had a dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday, they do not need a dose in grade 9. Also see …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is safer to … can be taken 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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… damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine …
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… File #23b Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines . Who should get the vaccine? In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is … sometimes fatal disease. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … 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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… how to eat well and makes mealtimes more enjoyable. What should I offer my child to eat? Offer your child nutritious … peas, lentils, nut and seed butters, tofu, meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products What should I offer my child to … such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% milk and …
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… infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis . It is commonly called ‘trich’ (sounds like … your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking … with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is …
