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… disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? The … provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for the free …
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… they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of … special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to … skin and you are healthy, you do not need treatment and you should continue with your normal activities. Although you do …
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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine is … handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given …
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… chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for … had shingles Received a live virus shingles vaccine. You should wait at least 1 year before getting Shingrix® if you …
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… are obese. But being very heavy does increase the chance of problems. Babies born to mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Birth defects, such as a heart defect or neural tube defects . Being too large. This … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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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 in … 3 months. Please note that this vaccine needs to be refrigerated; bringing the vaccine with you in your travels may be …
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… Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… suddenly stopped taking similar drugs have had chest pain, heart attack, and irregular heartbeat. If your doctor … pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Treating irregular heartbeat helps the heart work … on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. Other Uses …
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… Overview What is fetal monitoring during labour? Fetal heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labour. The heart rate is a … pregnancy—which means that you and your baby have no known problems—you can ask ahead of time to have intermittent …
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… your medicines. Monitoring your weight. Improving your heart and lung health. Attending cardiac rehabilitation. … changes in your lifestyle. Everyone heals at a different rate. But following your doctor's orders can help you … help you feel better and lower your risk of future heart problems. A cardiac rehab team often includes a doctor, a …