128 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized …
HealthLinkBC files
… series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, … 6 students who have received 2 doses of the vaccine at a younger age do not need any more doses. Grade 6 students who …
HealthLinkBC files
… travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children … 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely available) and will …
HealthLinkBC files
… vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized … against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune …
HealthLinkBC files
… who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information …
HealthLinkBC files
… not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or infant younger than 7 days old. While the plane is taking off and … do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s … mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as young as 6 months of age. Infants usually receive this vaccine at 12 months of …
HealthLinkBC files
… Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood … full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: … Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and your …
HealthLinkBC files
… explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the … . What is "mature minor consent"? A child under the age of 19 is called a "minor". "Mature minor consent" is the … is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of age and younger to give consent for their child to be immunized. …
HealthLinkBC files
… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV … to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially sensitive to UV …
HealthLinkBC files
… use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years of age, because it is hard for them to …
