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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or … your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure that your … recommend travel vaccines depending on where you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is radon? Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive … and window casements. How does radon affect my health and what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can … hours, short-term tests (2 to 7 days) are not recommended. What are the guideline levels for radon? The current Health …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine … important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is sleep related infant death? There are two kinds of … a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is not fully understood … low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine … important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the live attenuated influenza vaccine? The live … apart. The second dose improves their level of protection. What are the benefits of getting the vaccine? The vaccine is … about 1 per million recipients. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. After …
Health topics
… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury? A medial … weight on the leg for 4 to 6 weeks. A severe tear may need surgery. But this usually isn't done unless you also injure … weight on the leg for 4 to 6 weeks. A severe tear may need surgery. But this usually isn't done unless you also injure …
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… Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … Medicines What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is high …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is eczema? The word eczema is used to describe a number … In this resource, the word eczema means atopic dermatitis. What are the symptoms of eczema? Eczema is a chronic … feet, and on the inside folds of their elbows and knees. What causes eczema? Some children are more prone to eczema …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results What Affects the Test Test … lab to lab, and your lab may have a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should contain the range your … or by certain medicines that damage the bone marrow. What Affects the Test Reasons you may not be able to have …
