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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … https://immunizebc.ca/chickenpox . Vaccines protect children from serious illness, disability, and death. Be sure your children get all their vaccines on time. When you get your …
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… helps carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, … intake to 12 per month for adults and 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People …
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… vaccine . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … on mature minor consent, see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a mild infection. Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other … schools and summer camps. Limit contact with other children with impetigo If another child has impetigo, you …
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… How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the … you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… in this water. However, some individuals (such as young children) may be less careful, or may be unaware of the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not exposed to water that is …
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… pregnancy-related conditions or hospital care for premature infants Pack comfortable, loose fitting clothes, including … for adults 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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… is most strongly affected by exposure to metallic mercury? Infants, children and pregnant individuals have greater risk of … health effects. This is because the body systems of infants and children are still growing and they have limited …
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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, … on mature minor consent, see HealthLinkBC File #119 The infants act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain medical … on mature minor consent, visit HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
