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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C … may also be given to people: Born before 2002 who are 24 years of age and under who did not get a dose of vaccine on … 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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… tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the effects of repeated sun exposure to show. UV … Tanning Beds: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/pses-mpes/tanning-beds . Will sunscreen protect … it. Reapply the sunscreen after you have been swimming or sweating to keep it effective. Use a sunscreen approved by the …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap … as early as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-B … including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other … 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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… you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 …
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… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza … Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of … Influenza can lead to serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I 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 hepatitis B … risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas 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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… A second booster dose is not required for at least 10 years. Who is most at risk? Infants and elderly are most at … 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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… occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure … 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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… from Europe, it has been found in Canada for over 100 years but has not been established in Western regions. The … spongy moth a concern? Spongy moth larvae damage plants by eating the leaves of trees and shrubs. This can lead to … use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control product in …
