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… Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza … and surfaces that people touch Promptly disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and … Extreme tiredness A cough Children may also experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Although infections from other …
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… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Tdap-IPV vaccine. … vaccines. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have …
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… illness and even save lives. The influenza virus can cause serious illness and even death. The influenza vaccines … influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses and is given by injection. The live attenuated …
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… is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, Y and W is very rare in B.C. Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections. These include … drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports and mouthpieces of musical instruments. What …
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… to offer new foods and include foods your child has refused in the past. Offer the same food in different ways For … smelling, tasting and looking at foods. Learning to use a spoon and fork takes time. Making a mess is also part … a bowl and wash vegetables and fruits. What if my child refuses to eat a meal? Do not make a different meal if your …
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… Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their … causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: Round foods such as … bones Hard candies Objects: Coins are the most common cause of choking in young children. It is not usually fatal …
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… want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are common. The … products. Zika virus infection in a pregnant woman can cause serious brith defects such as microcephaly (an … pose a risk to your baby, especially if the diarrhea is caused by a more serious infection such as toxoplasmosis, …
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… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the DTaP-IPV-Hib … vaccines. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have …
