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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they develop), so burns and scalds can occur … Always cool the burn first – before calling 9-1-1 or before driving your child to the doctor’s office or hospital. For …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … these diseases. The vaccine is also provided free to older children and adults who need protection against …
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… B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a … of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for …
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… of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or … complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung …
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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in … is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 …
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… B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of HBIg if you have been exposed to … of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for …
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… or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in … Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by …
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… and sewer pipes What is an outbreak? When many people get sick from an infection it’s called an ‘outbreak’. … system and leave the body through feces (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel depends on the type of … cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) …
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… with symptoms around 6 weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become infected again in the … nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most …
