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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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… Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy … to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The maximum safe amount for children and youth is much lower and depends on their body … are the main source of sugar in the average Canadian diet. Children and youth have the highest daily intake of these …
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… your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, immunization for tetanus and diphtheria is … and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … vaccine? Speak with a health care provider if you or your child has had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose …
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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine childhood vaccines. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors … your exposure to the lead. If you are concerned about your child’s or your own current or past exposures to lead, you …
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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand …
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… as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of … Speak with your health care provider if you or your child has had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… and complications from malaria if you are pregnant, a young child or have a weakened immune system. Malaria increases … for adults HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… can also spread from person-to-person in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where there is poor hygiene. These children can also spread the infection to other people in …
