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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell transplant These …
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… a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get … a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. … bed until the fever is gone. If their temperature is high, give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen* Acetaminophen …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … quadrivalent conjugate vaccine protects against infection from 4 types of meningococcal bacteria: types A, … was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine …
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… group of antibiotics known as carbapenems. You might also hear the terms Carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE) … care settings where patients are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an … preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep … spread deeper into the tooth. The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying adult tooth. … begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” …
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… common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… such as the pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also affect the immune system, leading to greater risk of infections and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can … active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided … free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal … File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of …
