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… protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you continue to travel or work in certain … component of the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… 400 microgram (mcg) (0.4 milligram (mg)) of folic acid. After becoming pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin … every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could … such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis …
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… cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer … on the package and reapply every couple of hours, after swimming, or following active play time. Swimmers and …
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… baby’s health throughout your pregnancy. Third trimester (after 27 weeks) Your health care provider may ask you to …
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… Common causes of vision impairment among older adults are cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic …
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… or ready-to-eat foods on them. Always wash or sanitize them after putting raw meat and poultry on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper Some domestic … can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and help young children …
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… that can often be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and … In general, TSS symptoms can develop as soon as 12 hours after a surgical procedure. Symptoms usually develop in 3 to … symptoms after using tampons, a menstrual cup or after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider …
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… admitted to hospital or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care facility outside of Canada, or who … to person is by direct contact if hands are not cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating … to others in the home: Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom, after touching infected areas …
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… for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure garments and splints that have to be worn … scarred skin as the child grows, restricting movement. Surgery is usually required to restore normal function … If the burn is smaller than a loonie (1 inch in diameter), after cooling, apply an antiseptic ointment like Polysporin …
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… for your support network to immediately check on you after a disaster. What supplies should I have for an …
