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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit … family Be more confident and in control of your own life Have an improved sense of taste and smell Heal faster and … tobacco used for ceremonial or traditional purposes. We should not confuse traditional tobacco and its sacred uses …
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… to look for TB infection. You can do a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care … loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get a TB skin test? People with: Prior allergic …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one … can be taken for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care provider. What …
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… by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not had all doses of the recommended childhood vaccines … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? The vaccine is not recommended …
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… Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to … do not need to wear a mask when you are outside, but you should stay away from other people. How should I dispose of masks and tissues after I use them? Your …
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… what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child have different roles at meal and snack times. Your role is … how to eat well and makes mealtimes more enjoyable. What should I offer my child to eat? Offer your child nutritious … tofu, meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products What should I offer my child to drink? Offer healthy drinks such …
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… People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and … pertussis and who has a cough that lasts more than 1 week should see a health care provider. Is there a treatment? … 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … percent effective. It may be less effective for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the … mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2. You should have a period within 3 weeks after taking ECPs. If …
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… but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each … or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a weakened immune system due to diseases such as human … by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees …
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… with Yersinia bacteria. Outbreaks of yersiniosis have been linked to untreated water, contaminated pork and … their hands or fingers in, or near, their mouth after they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the … one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …
