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… disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against infections of the brain, bloodstream, lungs and ear. It is … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some … about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may be able …
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… safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual … Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but they can reduce the risk Women who only use … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… treatment) This vaccine is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years. During pregnancy, this … refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … treatment) This vaccine is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years. During pregnancy, this …
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… Uses This medication is used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It is also used to prevent fungal infections in patients who are having a stem cell … on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. If you are …
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… Work-related tasks. Work or projects around the home. In children, most toe, foot, or ankle injuries occur during … such as ruptured tendons in your heel ( Achilles tendon ). Children ages 8 to 14 may have a condition known as Sever's … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… vaccine, routine smallpox immunization doesn't occur. All children and most adults in Canada and the U.S. today have a … vaccine, routine smallpox immunization doesn't occur. All children and most adults in Canada and the U.S. today have a …
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… your medical condition and response to treatment. Younger children may need a smaller dose and help from an adult to … especially of: eye problems (such as glaucoma, cataracts) infections (including tuberculosis, herpes eye infection) … injury, ulcers, surgery) Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, …
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… much corticosteroid. These side effects are more likely in children and people who use this medication for a long time … problems (such as injury, ulcers, surgery) current/past infections (including tuberculosis, herpes eye infection) … marijuana (cannabis). Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, …
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… . The illness can be dangerous in older adults and young children, especially babies who aren't old enough to have … Coughing fits can still happen with other respiratory infections. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you … Coughing fits can still happen with other respiratory infections. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you …
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… if you feel chills or feverish. You may also need to help children or close contacts who are older or chronically ill … your illness similar to how you manage other respiratory infections like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick …
