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Immune Globulin

… A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. Ig works … to become pregnant •Infants less than 12 months of age •Those with a weakened immune system Ig works best if … The risk of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With risk …

Reye syndrome

… is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently … Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle aches. Instead, use acetaminophen. …

Pertussis whooping cough

… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been … cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to …

Fibre and Your Health

… full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 19 g 19 g 4 to 8 25 g 25 g 9 … 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your … such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% milk and plain fortified soy beverage. Other fortified plant-based beverages such as almond …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms … from the time of being infected. vCJD can occur at any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes … This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at … 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. These are given at the same time as other childhood …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. … start suddenly and may include a fever, sore throat, headache or loss of appetite. Vomiting and diarrhea may also … a tissue or their inner arm where the elbow flexes. Encourage your child to throw tissues directly in the garbage …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After falling or touching the ground Right after leaving … bites, cuts or scrapes Seek medical attention if the injury is serious or if a wound gets infected Report … you do before visiting a petting zoo or open farm? Call ahead: Call the petting zoo, open farm or public health unit …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The … her significantly and for a long period of time On average, a woman tends to be smaller than a man, and she may … ashamed that someone they trust is hurting or taking advantage of them. Both men and women may worry about how it …