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… Cholera Vaccine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects … by certain bacteria (V. cholerae and E. coli). People can get infected by eating food or drinking water that has been … protect everyone who receives them. While traveling, you should still take precautions to avoid contact with …
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… Rotavirus Vaccine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects … or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell the health care professional promptly. … takes this vaccine. People in close contact with your child should practice good hygiene such as washing hands …
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… Meningococcal Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side … or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your health care professional promptly. … using marijuana (cannabis). During pregnancy, this vaccine should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks …
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… Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side … of appetite may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell the health care professional promptly. … of Guillain-Barre syndrome During pregnancy, this vaccine should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks …
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Getting Enough Fibre On this page: Overview Related … try to get 38 grams of fibre a day. Women ages 19 and older should try to get 25 grams a day. If you have questions … properly. If your diet has enough fibre in it, your stools should become softer, larger, and easier to pass. Some …
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Getting a Second Opinion On this page: Overview Related … ask your doctor for the name of another expert. This should be someone your doctor is not closely connected with. … be useful to you. If your doctors agree, your decision should be clearer. But sometimes doctors disagree. Even when …
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Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Related … than what is usually recommended for your age. How can you get more potassium? Here are some ways to get more of this important nutrient into your diet. Know …
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Getting Enough Iron On this page: Overview Related … body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices … body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices …
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… Stroke: Getting Dressed On this page: Overview … often affects movement and use of one side of the body, so getting dressed is often difficult for people after a … things that can help you. But here are some tips to make getting dressed easier. Use assistive devices that may help …
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… Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File … available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You can find information … . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available …