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… Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel … to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. Keep a …
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… health effects of abuse and neglect? Abuse and neglect can have harmful long-term effects on the health and well-being … to help them with sleep, anxiety or other concerns. If you or someone you know is, or has been abused, you can seek out counseling …
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… ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … or weakened and the toxoids are inactive. Vaccines help your child’s immune system build protection against disease. … of multi-dose vials by bacteria and fungi. Some vaccines have ingredients to boost the immune response to the …
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… or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you leave on a trip. Most travel vaccines are not covered by … vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic doctor or nurse if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early … immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 … give better protection against these diseases. Adults who have not been immunized or do not have a record of prior …
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… wells (those serving only 1 single family dwelling). If you do not know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local health … to 2 or more connections, you are a water supplier and have responsibilities under the Drinking Water Protection …
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… schools. Children may also get vaccines at a health unit, youth clinic, doctor's office or pharmacy. In all of these … is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of age and younger to give consent for their child to be immunized. … making decisions about their own health. Adolescents will have the opportunity to make their own decision to be …
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… supplies and wells. Drinking water containing arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin … minor. For this reason, consider taking precautions with your drinking water even if the arsenic levels are slightly …
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… infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets such as … their hands right after touching animals. Many children have been infected by touching pets and then putting their …
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… offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients at this time, especially iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods if they can: Hold … food when your baby is calm, interested and alert. Try and have your baby’s meals at the same time as family meals so …