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… by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The … vaccines are especially important for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 … attendants) Indigenous peoples may be at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 due to health …
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… by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For information on Reye syndrome, … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… is especially recommended for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza and those able to … assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods … animals including poultry, dairy and swine industry workers How is the vaccine given? The vaccine is given by injection, …
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… of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: … with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a food handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV … will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is found in …
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… in less than 1 in 20,000 people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles … may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There … or kissing someone who has the virus can also put you at risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include fever, …
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… yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … or after you take part in activities that increase your risk of getting or spreading germs. Wash your hands before … nose Help a child use the toilet Use the toilet yourself Handle raw food such as meats or poultry Touch pets or …
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… Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). … babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural … dialysis You struggle with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or medications that …
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… by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos fibers that are released … risk factors for asbestos exposure? Many factors influence how exposure to asbestos will affect your health. Risk …
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… infected. It will often take 4 to 7 days to get better. How does shigellosis spread? Shigella bacteria can be found … Family members and playmates of infected children are at risk of becoming infected. Contaminated food or water Food can become contaminated by infected food handlers who do not wash their hands with soap and water …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak … systems, such as those with certain types of cancers or taking certain medications, may not be at higher risk of … their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system is, and whether you need to take …
