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… water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine … diluted juices or sports drinks, for 24 to 48 hours. In children, people with underlying medical conditions, and the … are no longer thirsty. Do not give this homemade drink to children under 12 years of age. Pre-packaged oral …
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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella … your child against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. Children 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against …
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… File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure children, especially those who handle pets, wash their hands … the possibility of transmitting the infection to others. Children in daycare who have diarrhea or vomiting can be cared for in an area separate from other children until their parents pick them up. Adults should …
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… in a hot environment People who are pregnant Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make … rays but not from the heat Regularly check older adults, children, and others for signs of heat-related illness, … health concerns whose judgment may be impaired Never leave children, dependent adults, or pets alone in a parked car. …
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… years later. Complications may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, …
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… the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, … these diseases. The vaccine is also provided free to older children and adults who need protection against tetanus, …
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… manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is most … vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also established a new … water for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who drink water with manganese levels above …
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… numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions … cream or patch was applied. The instructions below are for children who are being immunized according to the B.C. … or patch should be applied to the upper arm as shown for children at the 12 month immunization visit. Age Where to …
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… of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the … Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and older. You will receive 1 dose … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant … groups should not sell or serve unpasteurized juice. Children on field trips to farms or farm markets should not … juice and cider products to those most at risk (young children 5 years of age or under, pregnant people, the …
