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… mould yourself. Make sure you wear household rubber gloves, safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when …
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… (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a …
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… in naloxone administration increases awareness about drug safety. The training empowers individuals by providing …
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… receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a … of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 days apart. An … It is recommended not to travel with an infant or a young child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, …
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… affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is … than 24 hours of age. Early detection is important if your child has one of these disorders. You will get instructions …
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… a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some … (NPN). A NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Choose a form … come in three main forms: Liquid: recommended for children under 4 years of age but can be used for all ages …
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… from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is questionable You have a weakened … iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term iodine use. Children and pregnant women are especially sensitive and … of water Brushing your teeth Filling pet dishes Bathing children - give sponge baths using disinfected water if it …
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… manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is most … vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also established a new … periods of time. Therefore, there are built-in additional safety factors. Drinking water with manganese levels above …
