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… in unimmunized people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There … rubella (MMR) vaccine Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get …
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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver transplant Are … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, have …
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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical … Speak with your health care provider if you or your child have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 … risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people who have: No spleen or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical …
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… helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It does not protect against diarrhea and … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is … than to get a rotavirus infection. Most babies do not have any reactions after they get the rotavirus vaccine. …
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… are another new product that do not contain tobacco but do have nicotine in them. These are like smokeless tobacco … prescription medication and behavioural coaching. These should be considered before you try vaping. While vaping is … lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as addictive as …
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… can live for up to 30 days on a person’s head. A female louse can lay 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness … Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot jump or … Head lice will not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare …
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… In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking temperatures … taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions when buying a thermometer. A pharmacist …
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… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit … illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your finances by saving the … family Be more confident and in control of your own life Have an improved sense of taste and smell Heal faster and …
