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… has teeth, they are at risk for tooth decay. Many things cause tooth decay, including the bacteria that is normally … sugary snacks between meals, the teeth are coated in sugars over and over again. Tooth decay can also develop when a … begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” …
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… haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles …
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… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to … given. Fever, drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or muscle soreness may …
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… What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 days. If such symptoms occur, be sure …
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… by your physician, midwife or nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the … with a full bladder. At what stage of my pregnancy should I have a prenatal ultrasound? Your physician, midwife … If your bladder is too full or too empty If you are overweight or obese Can I get pictures from the ultrasound? Some …
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… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It does not protect against diarrhea and … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is …
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… Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start … a more goal-oriented approach. At a minimum, your child should be comfortable sitting on the toilet for a few … be a very short time before they must go to the bathroom. Over time, your child will be able to control the urge to …
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… Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes … chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended … costs about $160 per dose. Some health insurance plans may cover the cost of the vaccine. Check with your provider. What …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, … Headache, fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, chills, nausea, diarrhea and mild fever may also occur. Acetaminophen … a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles …
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… to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial medical services plan (MSP), so … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … or your health care provider’s letter, you may be refused entry to the country you are visiting, or you may be …
