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… Rhinitis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About Treatment Overview When you get immunotherapy in the form of allergy shots, your …
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… against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. … diseases. If your child had a dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday, they do not need a dose in grade … 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 Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … that you are taking the right dose. And you need to watch how much vitamin K you eat and drink. With a DOAC, you don't … warfarin may be the only anticoagulant you can take safely. For example, if you have a mechanical heart valve or …
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… infections could be passed on through the use of HBIg. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have … B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of … to the virus. HBIg works best if given as soon as possible after being exposed to the virus, ideally within 48 hours. …
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… The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? The … 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 …
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… The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in … yellow fever. A booster dose of the vaccine is not needed. After you get the vaccine, you will receive a stamped … The following people should generally not get the vaccine, however if travel cannot be avoided, discuss the benefits …
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… fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune systems are not fully … child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands … not prepare food for others. How can parents pack food safely? If you send food with your children, support them to …
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… The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in … or the Western Pacific for 1 month or more you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting the virus depends on … bites while you travel. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… on. By finding and avoiding your triggers, you can limit how often you get migraines and how bad they are. Try to avoid as many … to your headaches. For example, maybe you get a headache after you drink wine or eat a certain food. It may take only …
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… event, but any contact with animals needs to be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases … a weakened immune system are most at risk of becoming sick. How are diseases spread from animals to people? Animals … types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the bodily fluids or …
