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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or … a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the …
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… People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened … under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased … might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study, please …
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… and any other caregivers also contribute to the health and safety of persons in care. What is a care plan? Care plans …
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… provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with … in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience …
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… contaminated with fecal material, and animals including pets and farm animals. During food preparation, contaminated … File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure children, especially those who handle pets, wash their hands … the possibility of transmitting the infection to others. Children in daycare who have diarrhea or vomiting can be …
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… is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care … to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. … system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or …
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… provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where ticks can live. … and behind the knees. Have someone help you check young children Regularly check household pets that go into tall …
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… and found to be safe, this doesn’t mean yours is too. The safety of your well water depends on surface and underground … diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies or … impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #28 …
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… is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for 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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… at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant … residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for … might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study please …
