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… is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … eye doctor will show your child the equipment before the tests. The eye exam may check your child's: Eye health Eye …
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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … need 1 dose of vaccine. Children 2 to 8 years of age who have never received an influenza vaccine need 2 doses given … Stomach ache Irritability For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is …
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… Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? … at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to … get a dose of vaccine on or after their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact with someone with meningococcal … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each … by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees …
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… File #23b Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines . Who should get the vaccine? In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of meningococcal B … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing …
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… are infected worldwide. It is rare in Canada, but cases have been found in British Columbia and Nunavut. How can I … I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected …
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… by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not had all doses of the recommended childhood vaccines … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see …
