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… trip. What is yellow fever vaccine? Yellow fever vaccine helps protect against the yellow fever virus. Yellow fever … The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in … or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? …
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… What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … to help people determine health risks, ideal weight, target heart rate, and more. Interactive Tool: Should I … suggested most often are: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen. These seem to …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe.  Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … born before 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely … and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions …
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… Damaging or vandalizing another person's property. Using alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. Having risk-taking behaviour, such as … treated. The possibility of teen violence also increases when the following factors are present in a teen's behaviour …
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… others are more likely to drop out of school, have drug and alcohol problems, and break the law. If you think your child … Without knowing how to handle these feelings, they target other children who they think will not fight back. Not speak or show fear when certain people or situations are mentioned. Suddenly …
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… a minor injury. But a cut or puncture is likely to occur when a jaw or facial bone is broken. The bone may come … lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home … don't take aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin prolongs the clotting time of blood. …
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… Most people do not know that they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of … they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of … to wash your hands regularly using soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may prevent the spread of MRSA after …
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… Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … who have allergies, though not everyone with allergies gets asthma. And not everyone with asthma has allergies. … puberty. Medicines, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs . Most asthma attacks result from a failure to control …
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… are some obvious signs that a person may be drinking alcohol, using tobacco, or using other substances. This is … list. If you suspect use of a particular substance, get more information on signs of use for that substance. … (such as pipes) in the person's possession Club drugs such as ecstasy (MDMA) Skin rash similar to acne Small …
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… conditions and illness: ADHD: Taking care of yourself when your child has ADHD    Aggression in youth Comparing … children with grief     Grief: Helping teens with grief Drugs and other substances Discussing alcohol and substance use with your children can help them …