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… (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a … vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you choose to eat liver or liver products during the first trimester, have no more than 75 grams (2.5 ounces) per …
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… Canada. Are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine safe? Yes, both of these products are very safe. It is much … are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or With … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… approved by Health Canada. Is hepatitis B immune globulin safe? Yes. HBIg is prepared from donated human blood that … are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune globulin safe? Yes. Ig is prepared from donated human blood that has … are given. The risk of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest choice for pregnant women is to drink water below the … or infant formula mixed with well water, unless it has first been tested safe for nitrate levels. If possible, … monitor your well water for nitrate at least once per year in the spring and/or fall, when concentrations are the …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent … Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of … Some people, especially those who get the vaccine for the first time, may have a headache, muscle aches or tiredness. …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and … the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than it is to get …
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… exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to develop. Depending on the risk factors listed … older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not followed. How can I make my home safe? If you live in an older home, do a visual check of all …
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… have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved unpasteurized juices … buy and drink the juice. Will refrigeration make the juice safe? No. Refrigeration does not destroy pathogens, it only … For more information For more information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #03 …
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… avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not …
