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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 chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … 12 months 2nd dose 4 to 6 years Students in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive …
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… . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available … medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver … care settings, including long-term care facilities, who have contact with patients Visitors to health care …
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… (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or jerking movements of their body, head, arms … cannot usually be prevented. Fever can be reduced by medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen but this has … 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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… knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express …
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… and removing viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of TIg undergoes more testing … use of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care …
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… and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum … are pregnant. Any pain, swelling or infection in your mouth should be treated right away to keep you and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications safe? Dental x-rays and local anesthetics for …
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… People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental … weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness Certain medications such as diuretics or water pills and certain … wide brimmed hat or use an umbrella for shade What are home treatments for mild heat-related illness? When recognized …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. … and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The …
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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … How can I protect my children from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get … of malaria are much more serious in children. Malaria medications available for children are limited. Breastfed …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or …
