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… affects mainly pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and adults with impaired immune systems . Healthy adults and … you are pregnant and get listeriosis, antibiotics can often prevent infection of the fetus or newborn. Babies who have … people with weakened immune systems, adults aged 60 and older, pregnant women, and newborns. Contact your doctor if …
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… itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. Heat-related illness can lead to weakness, … indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and … Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make sure their environments are comfortable and …
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… can help stop bleeding, reduce pain, help healing, and prevent infection. Teeth may be injured during a fall or a … a concern unless the tear was caused by physical or sexual abuse. An injury to the roof of your mouth, the back of your … old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … The flu usually does not cause vomiting or diarrhea in adults. Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. … from the flu. They include young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with long-term illnesses or with …
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… This can make it hard to decide what your child needs. An older child may be embarrassed about his or her symptoms. … are mild, home treatment may be all that's needed to prevent the problem from getting worse and help relieve … you think that the urinary problem may have been caused by abuse? Yes Urinary problem may have been caused by abuse No …
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… are safe and proven to help protect against vaccine-preventable diseases at any age. In Canada, the risk of … (#12d)     Image Yearly for children 6 months of age and older (The live attenuated vaccine is not approved for use … in grade 6 as a series of 2 doses given 6 months apart. Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk This schedule …
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… plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside Turn on air … or child as this can dehydrate them. Fans may not help prevent heat-related illness if the indoor temperatures are … rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection and a …
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adults, they may include a recent job loss or divorce. In older adults, they may include the recent death of a partner … about them. Talking about suicide may actually help to prevent suicide. Check Your Symptoms Are you concerned that … about someone who may have suicide plan Is a concern about abuse causing feelings of anxiety or depression? Yes Concern …
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… sexual contact while you wait for an appointment. This will prevent the spread of the infection. Do not douche. It … vaginal symptoms must also be checked for possible sexual abuse. Rashes, sores, blisters, or lumps in the vaginal or … years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… your baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? … is now preferred over DEET for children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are … children because they become dehydrated more quickly than adults. It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as …