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… either illness, it is important to rest and drink plenty of fluids to feel better. Cold and flu viruses spread easily in … Are at High Risk for Serious Illness COVID-19: Pushing Back Against Stigma Deciding to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine … Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold Ear Infections Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or …
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… Anthrax is a serious, sometimes deadly disease caused by infection with anthrax bacteria. These bacteria produce … concern in North America, because livestock are vaccinated against anthrax. But people can get anthrax from handling … concern in North America, because livestock are vaccinated against anthrax. But people can get anthrax from handling …
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… What is the Tdap vaccine? The Tdap vaccine protects against: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (whooping cough) The … in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some …
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… (Spikevax) and Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)) protect against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome … the recommended doses of vaccine is your best protection against COVID-19. It is important to keep a record of all …
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… Urge the person to get extra rest and drink plenty of fluids to replace fluids lost from fever. To reduce a fever, … problem. They may need medicine to prevent serious illness. Protecting yourself When you're caring for someone with … so take extra care to avoid catching or spreading the infection. Here are some ways to protect yourself and …
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… the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine protects against 5 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping … 6 months of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against hepatitis B infection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 …
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… trip. What is typhoid vaccine? The vaccine helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The vaccine is … Canada. Typhoid vaccine will give you some protection against the disease (it is about 50 to 55 percent …
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… that occurs when someone shakes a baby or throws a baby against an object. It is a form of child abuse. It may … tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. The child's brain slams against the skull. This can cause bleeding and swelling in … appetite. At first these symptoms may seem related to an infection, such as the influenza (flu) or a kidney …
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… What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the salivary … the pancreas ( pancreatitis ). The mumps vaccine protects against the illness. This vaccine is part of the MMR … under the ice or heat to protect the skin. Drink extra fluids to help reduce fever and prevent dehydration . Suck …
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… kind of birth control you use, you always need a plan for protecting yourself against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Your options for birth control include: …
