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… your doctor may talk with you about how to keep the area clean and whether to remove hair from the area. For a … being treated for an infected cyst: Keep the area dry and clean. Soak in a warm tub several times a day. Take … if needed. For cysts that are not causing symptoms or after you have had surgery to remove a cyst: Keep the area …
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… Rhinitis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What … You gradually receive more of the allergen in the shots. After about 4 to 6 months of weekly shots, you are usually … a month. And the dose usually stays the same each month. After 1 year of maintenance, your allergist will check to …
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… that have been approved by the Canadian Dental Association. Clean between teeth daily with floss or an interdental … surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious. Your health habits and … Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Child Safety: Preventing Falls Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing …
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… Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday do not need a dose in grade 9. The … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the Tdap vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare …
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… have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella vaccines on or after their 1st birthday. The dose of MMRV vaccine provides … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … measles, rubella or chickenpox may occur about 1 to 2 weeks after the vaccine. Very rarely, a person who develops a …
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… You may also find it helpful if you are worried about the safety of an older adult driver. Key points to remember As … have decided to keep driving, think about taking a driver safety course for older drivers. It will help you measure how well you can drive. The Canada Safety Council and some private companies offer courses. …
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… Make a plan Plan your outdoor activity before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Stay in the shade as much as possible and use … . For more information For more information on sun safety, see HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children . Image … Ultraviolet radiation …
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… of age and under who did not get a dose of vaccine on or after their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … headache or muscle soreness may also occur within 24 hours after getting the vaccine. These reactions are mild and …
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… yellow fever. A booster dose of the vaccine is not needed. After you get the vaccine, you will receive a stamped … sometimes fatal infection. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … aching muscles lasting 1 or 2 days can occur 5 to 10 days after getting the vaccine. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …
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… diseases. If your child had a dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday, they do not need a dose in grade … who get pertussis may die. What are the possible reactions after these vaccines? Common reactions may include soreness, … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any immunization because there is an extremely …
