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… and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child Immunization Series … put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of …
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… Meningococcal b (Men-b) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23c Download PDF Document English … the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69j Child Nutrition Series … diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout provides … to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made with little …
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… Yellow fever vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41i Travel Series Download PDF … fever vaccination centres in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: … and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is given as 1 dose or …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … in grade 6 because: The vaccine works better at a younger age. Preteens make more antibodies after getting the vaccine than older teens or adults. This provides long-lasting protection …
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… pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Last updated May 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18c Download PDF Document English … for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted … is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender or … age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex with males The HPV vaccines are given as …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than … By implementing a mix of passive and active strategies, injuries can be prevented. Passive strategies: The hot water …
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… type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 105 Child Immunization Series … as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They … contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … The hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. …
