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… Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine is … 4 to 8 weeks apart. The third dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …
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… Lemborexant - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … fall asleep, and help you stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's rest. Lemborexant belongs to a class of … If you have to wake up before that, you may have trouble safely doing any activity that requires alertness, such as …
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… Nitrazepam - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … avoid taking with it. See also Drug Interactions section. Get medical help right away if any of these very serious … or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if …
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… influenza spreads in our communities, generally in the late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and … your family from becoming sick. To learn about influenza, how to prevent it, what the symptoms are, what the home …
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… fat. It also improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels. How can you safely start a walking program? These steps can help you get started with a safe, heart-healthy walking program. Talk …
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… Transplants Preparing for a Transplant At the Hospital After the Transplant Staying Healthy Becoming an Organ Donor … example, a heart and lung transplant is possible. Who can get a transplant? Your doctor or a transplant centre will do … a good candidate for an organ transplant. If your tests show that you're a good candidate, you may be able to get a …
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… Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a booster dose before they start kindergarten and again … you also protect others. What are possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care …
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… Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … system may become weak and less able to fight infections. How do you prevent type 2 diabetes? The main way to prevent … or lose their appetite. These side effects usually go away after a short time. Or they can be avoided if the dose of …
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… Overview Overview The COVID-19 vaccine can help you avoid getting COVID-19. The number of doses you need depends on … so things can return to normal. That means being able to safely go out and see friends and family, meet new people, … aren't vaccine side effects. You may need a COVID-19 test. How can you care for yourself after getting the vaccine? If …
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… #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …
