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… soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For … their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits and possible reactions for each …
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… hands long enough, sing the ABC song) Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry hands with a clean cloth or …
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… said Nathan had a stroke, likely from having chickenpox 6 months earlier. Nathan had not had the chickenpox vaccine. … help protect: Your family, friends and neighbours Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other … and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age …
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… there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans … It is the reaction to these tiny parasitic larvae under the skin that causes swimmer’s itch. Swimmer’s itch … waters in British Columbia, usually in the warm summer months. Their larvae are more likely to be found floating …
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… After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms or signs of illness. Symptoms of … HBV. If infected, most adults will clear the virus within 6 months and recover completely. This is called an acute HBV … provided free to a wide range of people in BC, including babies, people at increased risk of infection or serious …
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… and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … Childhood vaccines are safe …
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… and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … Childhood vaccines What is in the …
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… swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with damage to their sight, hearing, …
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… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme … of heat related illness can be worsened if the person has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or …
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… pills, finish all of them. Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need to be tested … re-infection is common, a follow-up test is recommended 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant or …
