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… The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially important for those at … infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted …
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… diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout provides … to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made with little … Here you’ll find vegetarian recipes for toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based protein …
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… given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by … mild and temporary. The most common reactions are stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Acetaminophen (e.g. …
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… protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the … The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened …
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… for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose … a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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… The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for … cut, scrape or wound, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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… vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 … where the shot was given. Fever, headache, rash, muscle pain and feeling unwell are also common. Rare reactions …
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… as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. There is no need to delay getting immunized because … a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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… complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung … disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than … mild to severe, and can include: Fever, Headache, Muscle pain, Runny nose, Sore throat, Extreme tiredness A cough …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) … a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …