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… and worsen symptoms of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact …
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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, … can occur through activities such as kissing or sharing of food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, mouth …
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… PDF Document English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s … kill harmful germs that may be in the powder. Check with a food thermometer Measure and mix the water and formula … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… body can’t break down (metabolize) certain substances in food like fats, proteins and/or sugars. These substances can … may have frequent chest infections and problems digesting food. which can result in slower weight gain. Treatment can … affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, …
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… Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking … way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink fluoridated water can expect up to 35 … drink non-fluoridated water. By using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As adults, they will have …
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… make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. … and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, mumps or … contact with an infected person's saliva such as by sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or by kissing. It also spreads …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 dose primary series of … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus …
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… vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which … Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Eat healthy, nutritious food as outlined by the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Visit https://food-guide.canada.ca/en for more …
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… vaccine does not contain the hepatitis B vaccine because children completed their hepatitis B vaccine series in … redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may have a fever or experience crankiness, … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus …
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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, … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Tetanus, …
