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… This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or … the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap … and pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
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… risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin Lung Kidney Bladder Liver The risk of cancer is the reason for …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine protects against 5 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … influenzae type b, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help …
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… and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals to humans. It exists all … with their health care provider. Complications from this disease are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are … older adult or have a weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at …
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… DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? This vaccine protects against 6 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … influenzae type b. These are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help … to get the vaccine than it is to get sick from 1 of these diseases. Common reactions to the vaccine may include …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against these diseases may also get the MMRV vaccine as a series of 2 … rubella and varicella which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help …
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… are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child … is the Tdap vaccine? The Tdap vaccine protects against 3 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (or whooping cough) … booster dose for children who were immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or …
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… toast Chickpea curry served with brown rice Chili made with kidney beans and lentils, served with corn bread Cooked tofu …
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… sick or dead. Remember that wild animals can carry various diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any … You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small percentage of bats in B.C. Do not … out before dropping off. They can carry and spread some diseases. Speak with your health care provider if you have a …
