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… risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung … disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than …
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… trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets … Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. … baby can cause: Seizures Permanent brain damage Speech and learning difficulties Blindness and deafness Paralysis …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's story … injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving … Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can cause brain …
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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 … even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection … contact. The disease can result in severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk … they can develop a heat-related illness much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your … very tired, lethargic, or weak Movement and coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache …
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… It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in … can last longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth … more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children have not had it. If the virus spreads, children …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus … vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is … that get the vaccine. At most, this could affect 1 baby a year in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in …
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… This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both … or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the effects of repeated sun exposure to show. UV … radiation exposure. For example, reflection off fresh snow nearly doubles UV radiation. How can I protect myself and my …
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… put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of … arm only) Where do I apply numbing products for the 4 to 6 year immunization visit? The immunizations given at 4 to 6 …
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… of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, and pneumonia. How can I make sure the water … to help you properly maintain water quality by identifying problems, knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how … others. Properly installed handrails can reduce the risk of injuries from slips or falls. Make sure the handrails cannot …
