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Elementary school age children and their vision

… of vision development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, the …
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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the … extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This …
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Hearing tests for infants and children

… because much can be done if hearing loss is found early in life. In B.C., all babies can have their hearing screened …
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Hearing loss in adults

… they may experience a significant reduction in quality of life. They are at risk of poorer long-term health outcomes. …
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Spongy moth spraying

… years but has not been established in Western regions. The life cycle of the spongy moth has 4 distinct stages: egg, …
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COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine

… any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This …
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Clean-up after a flood

… has had a flood at home is anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as possible. However, it is important to …
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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… symptoms of the allergic reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the …
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This …
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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… symptoms of an allergic reaction and can save the person’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the …