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Well water testing

… on the day you test it. Well water quality can change over time. Weather, seasons, drought, floods or other events …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… how long. When you inhale large amounts of mercury vapour over a short period of time (such as from a spill of mercury … vapour (such as from a spill of mercury in a thermometer) over a brief period is unlikely to cause symptoms. However, when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… before you leave on a trip. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so … travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … virus from the vaccine. To prevent spreading it to others, cover the rash until the blisters have dried and crusted over. More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, right from birth Discovers their own voice Enjoys eye contact,; smiles at people … tummy Holds head up to search for sounds and movement Rolls over to one side Discovers feet and hands and holds objects Follows moving …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … including meningitis, an infection of the lining that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … serious and life-threatening infections of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … including meningitis, an infection of the lining that covers the brain. It can also cause septicemia, an infection …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… Cataract surgery is a "Day Surgery" procedure with no overnight stay in hospital. It is performed using local … many types of artificial lenses (IOLs) available. Lenses covered by MSP provide fully satisfactory visual correction … and sometimes also distance vision. Lenses that may not be covered by MSP may help you avoid the need for glasses. …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada …