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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given … Immigrants from countries where hepatitis A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas …
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… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … exposed to polio virus, for example through work or travel, should also get the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …
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… Acetaminophen/Codeine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of codeine that … about addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. …
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… Codeine/Acetaminophen/Caffeine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of codeine that … about addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. …
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… Methocarbamol/Aspirin/Codeine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of codeine that … about addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. …
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… against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine contains a weakened form of the … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive the vaccine. Grade 6 students who have …
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… influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses … Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of …
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… polysaccharide or conjugate vaccines. The conjugate vaccine used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against … disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? … provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for the free …
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… What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … child has been exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 …
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… Ferric Derisomaltose - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … allergic reaction may occur with this medication. You should be monitored during the dose and for at least 30 … and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks …