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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear or, if …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola … children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking … drinking water. What amount of manganese can cause health problems? Health Canada has set a Maximum Acceptable …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving … Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can cause brain …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially important for those at …
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… (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 44b Download PDF Document English … series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For … syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. Chickenpox can …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? … the outside. Moulds can also be found on or under water-damaged surfaces, such as behind baseboards, tiles and carpets. …
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… protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124c Download PDF Document English … protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the …
