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… viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … without waiting for test results. These medications should be started as soon as possible, and are most …
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… added during the water treatment process, fluoride levels should never exceed this level. Fewer than 4 percent of the … must test fluoride levels in water. All water suppliers should make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive …
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… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or … fluid leak A child with any of these conditions should receive a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide …
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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is … food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in … the travel clinic doctor or nurse will tell you if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is also recommended …
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… About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … child has been exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 …
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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. Keep a … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … 99 per cent of those vaccinated. Travel to affected areas should not begin before this time. One vaccination of yellow …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib … of DTaP-IPV-Hib, which does not include hepatitis B, they should complete their immunizations with the same vaccine. … DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is also provided free to people who have received a stem cell transplant. It is important to …
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… of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. A booster dose may be required … vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic doctor or nurse if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or … handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given …
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… Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … medicines fail. Prevent closed-angle glaucoma in people who have narrow drainage angles and those people who have had closed-angle glaucoma in their other eye. How Well …
