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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… the influenza vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore throat and/or … after getting an influenza vaccine Developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting an influenza …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… has been properly treated using one of the methods listed above can be used for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice …

Health advice for travellers

… motion sickness and plan to travel by plane, sit in a seat above the wing. Try to move your head as little as possible. …

Arsenic in drinking water

… the results. If your water tests positive for arsenic above the recommended level, use another source for drinking …

A better immunization experience for your child

… reassurance, such as "It won't hurt." See "do" section above for suggested answers to the question, "will it hurt?" …

Time for bed

… sleep related infant death, including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Babies are safest when placed to sleep: On … first 6 months and can protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information on SIDS, see …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… area outside of the uterus Getting PID again Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome – a rare complication of the liver The likelihood …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… canned food If you live more than 300 metres (1,000 feet) above sea level, the pressure and cooking time will have to …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… the first dose Ensure your child gets to a hospital The above section has been adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools …

Iron and Your Health

… may need more iron than the amounts listed in the table above. Vegetarians need to eat almost twice as much iron as …