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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I …
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… traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic doctor or nurse if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza … and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… Vietnamese What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months … a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. … upset, they usually eat and drink normally. Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny nose, diarrhea, …
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… thing you can do to help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. … yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … spread of germs to others when washing: Each child should have their own labeled clean cloth to wipe their hands and …
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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more …
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… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … who may be exposed to human feces (stool). People who have not been immunized and may be exposed to polio virus, … 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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… File #23b Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines . Who should get the vaccine? In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of meningococcal B … 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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… them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and … tests are important for newborn babies and families because much can be done if hearing loss is found early in life. … Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear An injury to the …
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… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … some differences in their symptoms each time they have an allergic reaction. The most dangerous symptoms … pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, …
