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Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… 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 … up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … https://immunizebc.ca/chickenpox . Vaccines protect children from serious illness, disability, and death. Be sure your children get all their vaccines on time. When you get your …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the … contagious disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. …

Vitamin D and your health

… a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some human milk Adults over the age of 50 years What should I look for when … come in three main forms: Liquid: recommended for children under 4 years of age but can be used for all ages …

Polio vaccine IPV

… polio vaccine is mostly given as a booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and … is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … inactivated polio vaccine can also be given to infants and children who have already received protection from …

Head lice

… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot … best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not to …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy … for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The maximum safe amount for children and youth is much lower and depends on their body …

Travellers diarrhea

… water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine … is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking clear … diluted juices or sports drinks, for 24 to 48 hours. In children, people with underlying medical conditions, and the …

Tetanus and diphtheria Td vaccine

… and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … to people who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at … of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against chickenpox … age who are not immune to rubella Older children and adults who have not been immunized or do not have evidence …