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… age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs that you … treated with corticosteroids. This type of hearing loss should be considered a medical emergency. Anyone who …
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… a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours … neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be …
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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of all … 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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… of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. A booster dose may be required … 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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… B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … vaccine series before being exposed to the rabies virus you should get 2 doses of the vaccine. These doses are given 3 days apart. Who else should get the rabies vaccine? The rabies vaccine can also …
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… food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in … the travel clinic doctor or nurse will tell you if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is also recommended … if you continue to travel or work in certain areas. Who should not get the oral vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic …
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… If you are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after …
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… haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to … against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 years. … immunized or do not have a record of prior immunization should also get the vaccine. The vaccine may also be given …
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… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … exposed to polio virus, for example through work or travel, should also get the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of … 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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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of … the study please visit https://canvas-network.ca . Who should not get the live attenuated influenza vaccine? …
