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… prevent harms from substance use include: Impaired driving prevention programs. These programs increase awareness of … This helps prevent brain injury and death Overdose prevention services. These services help prevent drug … For more information about overdose recognition, prevention and the Take Home Naloxone (THN) program, visit: …
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… vaccine is not part of the routine schedule of childhood immunizations. For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and are at increased risk of exposure to polio … is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … inactivated polio vaccine can also be given to infants and children who have already received protection from …
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… for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song). …
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… After exposure to a rabies virus, it is crucial to begin prevention treatment for rabies as soon as possible. It … since you were exposed. They will assess if you need rabies prevention treatment. What is the treatment for rabies exposure? Rabies prevention treatment only works if it is started before …
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… can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? Most people never have …
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… Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy … allows up to 180mg of caffeine per container. Energy shots are different than energy drinks. They are a … to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The maximum safe amount for children and youth is much lower and depends on their body …
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… – Hepatitis C Basics Government of Canada – Hepatitis C: Prevention and risks For more information on who should be …
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… you are prepared. How do I protect myself and others? Teach children to never touch used needles, syringes or condoms, …
