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… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … who may be exposed to human feces (stool). People who have not been immunized and may be exposed to polio virus, for example through work or travel, should also get the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of …
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… chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended … for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a live virus shingles vaccine. You should wait at least 1 year before getting Shingrix® if you …
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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of all … Speak with your health care provider if you or your child have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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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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… measles situation, try to phone ahead to assure that they have vaccine in stock and to find out if you need an appointment. Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to … and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 …
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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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… vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch of vaccine is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because … I know vaccines are checked for side effects. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn … make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, …
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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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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … areas. The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for …
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… The travel destination and type of travel are the greatest risk factors for traveller's diarrhea. Depending on the … 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 …
