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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? … are possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get tetanus or diphtheria. …
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… cause discoloured water at concentrations that are still safe to drink. As a precaution, don’t drink discoloured … or infant formula until you get confirmation that it is safe. Other chemicals, such as iron, can cause … environmental health officer at your health authority. First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500, toll-free …
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… everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza … might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study please … any part of the vaccine (people with egg allergies can be safely immunized) Developed GBS within 8 weeks of getting …
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… caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United States in 1993 and in western Canada in 1994. Each year in B.C., only a couple of people report being ill with … home. Keep mice out of your home and learn how to clean up safely. Follow the instructions below on how to prevent and …
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… the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get yellow … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to … may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… syndrome. Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and … use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of ibuprofen include Advil® and … ibuprofen in children under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the …
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… 30 minutes or more A second seizure within 24 hours of the first What can cause a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures can … occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 … the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get COVID-19. The vaccine …
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… vaccine can receive it for free as long as they get their first dose before they turn 19 and the last dose before they … HPV9 vaccine is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender … is recommended, but not provided free, for: Females 19-45 years of age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of …
