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… risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … recommended testing and frequency procedures, to make sure your canner is being operated safely and correctly Check … it in the garbage. Do not feed the questionable food to your pets or any other animals. After throwing it away, wash …
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… If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you … Adults usually receive one dose of the vaccine. Sometimes children receive 2 doses. For more information, visit …
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… touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your mouth. The bacteria can also spread through close …
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… vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … or traveled to an area with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to … the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, …
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… The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment … number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? …
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… precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … from asbestos-cement pipes is not considered a risk to your health. While it is also possible that water droplets … drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority: First Nations Health Authority …
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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a … of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the …
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… be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you and your patients, and between you and your family and friends. … will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the …
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… provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs of stress: Changes in your feelings, such as becoming anxious or depressed feeling …
