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… home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to the effects of … Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the adults sharing the bed have long hair, they should tie it …
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… get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have … The vaccine prevents more than 90% of cases of shingles in adults 50 years and older. In adults 18 years and older with a weakened immune system, the …
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… learn how to prevent the spread of HBV. If infected, most adults will clear the virus within 6 months and recover … an acute HBV infection. Less than 5 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most infants …
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… may develop mild symptoms. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at …
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… using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As adults, they will have fewer cavities or missing teeth. Adults who drink fluoridated water can also expect to have …
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… Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot …
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… children because they become dehydrated more quickly than adults. It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as … File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune systems …
