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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is … food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in … the travel clinic doctor or nurse will tell you if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is also recommended …
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… About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease … can get the disease just by touching the saliva or nasal discharge of a person with the disease and then touching … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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… are recommended if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a … to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. Keep a … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib … of DTaP-IPV-Hib, which does not include hepatitis B, they should complete their immunizations with the same vaccine. … DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is also provided free to people who have received a stem cell transplant. It is important to …
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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 … vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic doctor or nurse if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … medicines fail. Prevent closed-angle glaucoma in people who have narrow drainage angles and those people who have had … replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this …
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… Dilation and Evacuation On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … miscarriage, all of the tissue stays in the uterus. You may have manual or electric vacuum aspiration. With manual … replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 … risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people who have: No spleen or a spleen that is not working properly … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … not a normal part of aging. Older adults are more likely to have long-term medical problems, such as diabetes or … Social factors. These may include loneliness and feeling disconnected from others. Long-term use of opioids. Certain …