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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal … fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the … is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C … at 12 months. The vaccine is given at the same time as other childhood immunizations. Men-C Vaccine Child's age at … lipstick, water bottles, and mouth guards used for sports or mouthpieces of musical instruments. Meningococcal …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-B vaccine? The Men-B … under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine childhood vaccines. Acetaminophen (e.g. … cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports or mouthpieces of musical instruments. Mature minor …
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… Salmonella Campylobacter Giardia Cryptosporidium Yersinia Other less common diseases include Q fever, psittacosis, … you. When you milk cows, feed animals or participate in other animal demonstrations, germs can get on your hands and … if the injury is serious or if a wound gets infected Report injuries to the operator of the petting zoo or open farm …
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… illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound … in the lymph glands. In rare cases, the bacteria may enter other parts of the body including the lungs, joints, and the … muscles. In some cases, death can occur within 18 hours. In other cases, surgery is required to remove the affected body …
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… you can reduce the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care … time you have sex will help to reduce the risk of HBV and other sexually transmitted infections. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal quadrivalent … fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the … cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports, or mouthpieces of musical instruments. Mature minor …
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… meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy products, eggs and other animal-based foods, such as gelatin or honey Most … into small pieces or strips, cooked and mashed broccoli or other vegetable Oatmeal with mashed banana       Blueberry … foods for babies and toddlers   Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… Bell peppers, cut in strips, with yogurt dip, hummus or other bean dip For more meal and snack ideas, see: Canada’s … 2 years and older After the age of 2, you may offer other beverage options like skim, 1% and 2% cow milk and … for Your 1 to 3 Year Old Child     Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect … When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate … cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports and mouthpieces of musical instruments. What is the …