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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are …
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… will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the … is a highly contagious disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune … damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. …
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… of people take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some … come in three main forms: Liquid: recommended for children under 4 years of age but can be used for all ages …
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… with hepatitis B Survivors of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … on mature minor consent, visit HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… who survive repeated or lengthy episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this … traveller and HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children. Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at … is also provided free of charge to the following people: Infants aged 6 to 11 months who will be travelling to … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
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… redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… The guideline is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on …
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… For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … minor consent please visit HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 … soreness, swelling or redness at the injection site. Some children may have a fever or experience drowsiness, … on mature minor consent, see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
