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… latent, or hidden, stages. This period can last up to 30 years or longer. During this time, you may not have any … a person has acquired a syphilis infection within the past year. People who have 'early' syphilis can infect others … is when a person has a syphilis infection for more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV … The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were … these diseases. The vaccine is also provided free to older children and adults who need protection against …
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… keep up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal replacements for extra calories and protein. Try to eat your main meal early in the day. Get some physical activity every day, … you might ask them to: Run errands or pick up kids. Deliver meals or groceries to your home. Drive you to appointments. …
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… ), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 Eye examinations by a specialist … eye doctor (specialist) for their eye care. At least once a year, most eye doctors want to check the vision of children … ), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 Eye examinations by a specialist …
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… automatic response to every request. At your child's 2-year regular checkup, the health professional will ask you … Ages 12 to 24 Months Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Toilet Training Current as of: March 1, 2023 … automatic response to every request. At your child's 2-year regular checkup, the health professional will ask you …
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… if you smoke cigarettes/use tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood … if you smoke cigarettes/use tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, …
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… withdrawal, your doctor may slowly lower the dose of your old medication after you begin using mometasone/formoterol. … doctor or pharmacist if you should have a flu shot every year. In adults, this medication can increase the risk of … doctor or pharmacist if you should have a flu shot every year. In adults, this medication can increase the risk of …
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… by inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis) and old injuries that damaged the blood vessels. What Increases … colds, and influenza (flu). Get the flu vaccine every year. Get a pneumococcal vaccine. If you have had one … colds, and influenza (flu). Get the flu vaccine every year. Get a pneumococcal vaccine. If you have had one …
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… have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved unpasteurized juices … at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune …
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… seasonal if you have symptoms just at certain times of the year. In that case, you are probably allergic to pollens … Snoring. Seasonal allergies occur at the same time of the year every year if you continue to live in the same part of the …
