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… information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is … you against COVID-19 which is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. The vaccine provides strong protection against …
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… information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for … for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is … than to get a rotavirus infection. Most babies do not have any reactions after they get the rotavirus vaccine. …
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… and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened … of the start of symptoms Non-prescription cough and cold medications are available for relief of influenza symptoms … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … Regularly training staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to respond to and care for a … Keep each child’s care plan and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan handy, while respecting the child’s privacy Keep each …
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… is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … eye doctor will show your child the equipment before the tests. The eye exam may check your child's: Eye health Eye …
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… insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially … greasy food and dairy products. Medication A number of medications may be recommended for treatment of traveller's …
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… of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided … people will get cervical cancer and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… it may be to correct issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten …
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… nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, lung diseases such as pneumonitis, necrotizing bronchiolitis and … on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family from mercury … to metallic mercury. Your healthcare provider can order tests and provide treatment. Small residential mercury …
