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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox … at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against … Age at Immunization 1st dose 12 months 2nd dose 4 to 6 years Students in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 … The protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to … vaccine given? The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a …
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… netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months to 2 years of age live or travel in an area at high risk of … 2 hours Protection times may be less than this if you are sweating, getting wet, or if the repellant is rubbed off your …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … need 2 doses of the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened … occur. Serious reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR … offices, travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles … is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against …
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… maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves: Following policies … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the person’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine …
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… number of days to become infectious. People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not … Cyclospora infection. These outbreaks have been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods … Wash fruits and vegetables as thoroughly as possible before eating them. However, washing may not eliminate the risk Be …
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… from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in residential … contacts, caregivers and daycare staff of children under 5 years of age Doctors, nurses and others working in health …
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… and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia …
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… from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines used in B.C. are approved by Health … that is effective and safe for your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are …
