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Pertussis whooping cough

… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications … These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved unpasteurized juices … getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune …

Hepatitis B Vaccine

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also … of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with …

Roseola

… a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola … One of the key features of roseola is that the rash appears after the fever has ended. In most other childhood …

Babys first foods

… eat together as often as possible. This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be … offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … nut and seed butters Offer new textures as your baby gets older. Around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These … can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also … All care plans must be reviewed at least once each year. What are some signs of difficulties chewing and …

Polio vaccine IPV

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the polio … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the … in which a child of this age may provide their own consent. Older children are given the opportunity to consent for …

Typhoid vaccine

… routinely exposed to typhoid bacteria, such as certain researchers and lab employees People who live in the same house … 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form of vaccine. The …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …