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… home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to the effects of … to reduce the risk of falls or the baby becoming trapped Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the adults sharing the bed have long hair, they should tie it …
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… you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 …
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… fever virus, such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is given as 1 dose or … less than 9 months of age People 60 years of age and older People with a history of thymus disease or disorder, …
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… of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living … The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen …
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… 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose … the Tdap vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, for adults who were immunized in childhood. Adults who want to …
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… Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast milk should be fed a … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) …
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… as a series of 2 doses to people 13 years of age or older who have not been immunized. They get the second dose … who had chickenpox or shingles disease at 1 year of age or older do not need to get the vaccine if: They had the … 350 red, itchy blisters. Infection in newborns, teenagers, adults, pregnant women and those with weakened immune …
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… no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to … File #12d Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine . Adults 18-59 years of age with intense fear of needles may … as a spray into both nostrils. Children 9 years of age and older need 1 dose of vaccine. Children 2 to 8 years of age …
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… as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they … and still growing, so complications can be worse than in older individuals What are the potential consequences of a … Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) Gender: Burns and scalds occur …
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… is now preferred over DEET for children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are … children because they become dehydrated more quickly than adults. It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as … File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) …
