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… vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine … against diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for all adults in Canada. A booster dose of the tetanus and … disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. Complications from …
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… cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to … levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes … per week, such as walking briskly and water aerobics Adults aged 65 and older should also do activities that …
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… have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, … pertussis vaccine is also available for older children and adults. A booster dose of pertussis vaccine is provided free to grade 9 students in B.C. Adults who were not immunized against pertussis as children …
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… the rash may not appear at all, or it may look different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, … feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually lasts one … had it. If the virus spreads, children are more likely than adults to get it. Once you have had fifth disease, you are …
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… these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 … with you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of … see HealthLinkBC File #41c Travel immunizations for adults . Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) …
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… you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is … as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 … see HealthLinkBC File #41c Travel immunizations for adults . For information on insect bite prevention, visit …
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… the series of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 … Typhoid Vaccine Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and older. You will … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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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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… feces or vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have … of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened immune systems do not have any symptoms. Most adults will clear an initial infection and recover …
