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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine protects … child against this serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap vaccine? The Tdap vaccine protects against: … pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … number. It is important to always report all serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… disabled will need special support and an emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps … and almost all severe cases, including hospitalizations. When you get your child immunized you help protect others as …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health … recovery programs Substance checking services to learn what may be in an illicit drug sample Options for opioid … around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many … or fed some human milk Adults over the age of 50 years What should I look for when choosing a vitamin D supplement? …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine … liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a … and wooded areas. They are easiest to spot on a person when they are feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, … ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine … way to protect against chickenpox and its complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April … to the child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that child. What is choking? Choking is when something becomes stuck in a person's airway, making …