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… coma and even death. Areas of the world where malaria is a risk include Africa, South East Asia, South Asia, the Middle … wears off a few years after moving away from an area with risk of malaria. People who move to Canada from at risk … correctly. It is best to take the medication with food and plenty of water to reduce stomach upset. Taking …
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… It may spread through saliva by kissing, or sharing of food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have … cooler if possible. Why are infants and children at greater risk? Infants and children can become dehydrated quickly due … and less effective kidneys, putting them at a higher risk of heat-related illness. Infants and children also have …
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… by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has another sexually … chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral sex (although the risk of HIV transmission is lower) a mother with HIV can … You can not get HIV through casual contact, such as sharing food or drinks, insect bites, hugging or kissing. What are …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye … contact with an infected person's saliva such as by sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or by kissing. It also spreads … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… heart. It is a rare complication of strep throat. Who is at risk of getting group A streptococcal infection? Household … or nose secretions of an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections occur …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a …
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… year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have … outside During an extreme heat event, you can lower the risk of heat-related illness by keeping infants and young … bottle or cup with a straw as age-appropriate and offer foods with extra fluid content such as fruit and dairy …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … contact with an infected person's saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes or by kissing. Measles , also known … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Tetanus, …
