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… if you have a fever Get plenty of rest Use an ice pack or heating pad for a swollen or painful jaw. Be sure to place a … 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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… health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, … day for children not in diapers Being extra thirsty Heavy sweating followed by no sweating at all, the skin is hot, dry and flushed Seeming more …
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… many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … may lead to serious illness. Who is most at risk? For most healthy people, C. diff is not a health risk. Those at … of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking the antibiotic …
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… much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have … How can I protect my child from sun exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours … by provincial law that does not allow children under 18 years old to use them. At any age, these devices damage your …
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… HPV9 vaccine is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender … is recommended, but not provided free, for: Females 19-45 years of age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib … Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined … influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine at 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against … . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen that is not working …
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… Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in recent years. How can I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? … water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen … and hospitalization for diarrhea in children under 5 years of age. Almost all unimmunized children will have at …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA … risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and … given? The vaccines are given by injection. People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 …
