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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 … chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ … that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? … Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined … may include hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your …
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… such as the pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also … much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have … clothing, use sunscreen. Do not forget to apply it to ears, nose, and neck Sunscreen is intended to enhance protection …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world through all of the …
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… dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon … detector Nitrogen dioxide (NO2): May irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs and cause shortness of breath If you have a …
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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 … Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting, and swollen glands in the neck. … through saliva and tiny droplets of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people when they talk, laugh, cough, or …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and …
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… All care plans must be reviewed at least once each year. What are some signs of difficulties chewing and … down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse certain foods, fluids or medications … many times with one bite of food Have teary eyes or a runny nose during or after swallowing Have food or liquids coming …
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… everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza … influenza infection. Symptoms may include a runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat and fever. Other symptoms can include: Headache …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health … tetanus may die. Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria …
