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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be … - An audiologist specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, treating and managing hearing loss, as well as other hearing, …
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… are given. The risk of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older  •With a history of thrombosis  •With … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a few years after moving away from an area with risk of malaria. …
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… a watertight, underground container used for receiving, treating and settling human waste. The solids settle to the … tank need to be pumped out regularly (usually every 2 to 3 years). A septic system pump-out contractor can do this … Sewage systems usually need servicing every 2 to 5 years, depending on the number of people using the system …
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… more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The effects of many years of abuse can be hard on a person's health. For older …
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… Most people who have an HPV infection clear it within 2 years. When it does not clear, cells infected with a … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… overtime. Materials can sometimes release VOCs for several years. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65d … was used as an insulator and fire retardant for many years. It is sometimes still found in older homes or … such as dust mites, pollen and animal dander. Clean heating ducts and change furnace, humidifier and air …
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… a man. The virus is also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one …