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… against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. … previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine in … an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, even if treated. Permanent …
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… problems, talk with your doctor. Your doctor can help you get information, support, and advice so you can enjoy sex … it's fine for you to have sex. Being physically active—getting regular exercise—can help you build up stamina and … you can also try professional counselling. How can you get help for sexual problems? Tell your doctor about any …
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… Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Start taking a medicine called a … If you have a low risk of heart attack and stroke, you will get less benefit from taking a statin, so the decision may …
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… virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine is … with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month … If you may have been exposed to hepatitis A, you should get 1 dose of the vaccine within 14 days of the exposure to …
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… if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 will eventually get sick with an HTLV-1-associated illness sometime in their …
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… always done and the things you would like to do. How do you get the best results from an ICD? Here are a few things you … An unexplained fever. Drive and travel safely. After you get an ICD or after you get a shock from the ICD, your doctor will suggest that you …
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… and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in South … Sri Lanka and Bhutan for 3 weeks or more may need to get the vaccine. You are more likely to be exposed to … but provides the best protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you continue to …
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… Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call … baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every … your child to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, …
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… until it doesn't happen anymore. Stuttering that lasts or gets worse over time is called developmental stuttering . … be embarrassing and hard to deal with. It probably won't get better without treatment. What causes it? Stuttering … stuttering runs in your family. If you are an adult who has started to stutter, see your doctor. Stuttering that starts …
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… shrinks. How can you care for yourself? It is easy to get too tired and overwhelmed during the first weeks after … child care if you have other children. Plan small trips to get out of the house. Change can make you feel less tired. … a lack of sleep and your new responsibilities. Many women get the "baby blues" during the first few days after …