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… fever vaccination centres in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: … and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is given as 1 … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection … who were immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … bacteria. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in …
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… Living With a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Rehabilitation Bladder Care Bowel Care … a Spinal Cord Injury When to Call a Doctor Giving Support Related Information Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord . The spinal cord is a soft bundle of …
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… the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… Treating Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Follow these steps when your … glucagon. Stay with the person until emergency help comes. Related Information Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar …
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… Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon On this page: Overview Health Tools Giving the shot Giving the nasal spray Related Information Overview People with diabetes sometimes … causes include an illness other than diabetes, liver damage, and kidney damage. Low blood sugar can also be caused …
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… Quitting Smoking: How Family and Friends Can Help On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You can gently encourage someone who uses tobacco to quit. Think of your comments …
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… Committing to Quitting: Your Quit-Tobacco Plan On this page: Getting Started Related Information Getting Started You've made up your mind … why you wanted to quit and make quitting seem doable again. Related Information Quitting Smoking Current as of: …
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… Clinics Keep You Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many hospitals and clinics now … their best to keep you safe and provide you with good care. Related Information Coronavirus (COVID-19) Current …
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… Hyperparathyroidism On this page: Related Information What is … enough fluids can play a part in getting kidney stones. Related Information Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test …
