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… put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … arm only) Where do I apply numbing products for the 4 to 6 year immunization visit? The immunizations given at 4 to 6 years of age are given in the upper arm. The numbing cream …
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… Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications … These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly …
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… risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung … and may die from influenza and its complications during years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How …
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… netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months to 2 years of age live or travel in an area at high risk of … hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children older than 12 years . Use an insect repellent containing 30% …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in …
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… much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have … become less effective over time. Check the expiry date of old sunscreen containers and replace them if they are out of … by provincial law that does not allow children under 18 years old to use them. At any age, these devices damage your …
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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 … Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other …
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… a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen … does not have an appetite, it is ok for them to miss a few meals Antibiotics cannot cure roseola. If your health care …
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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 … umbrella at the beach or park. Do not expose babies under 1 year old to any intense, direct sunlight. Wear protective …
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… Norovirus outbreaks occur in B.C. communities every year. Outbreaks occur year round but are more common in the winter months. … of bleach and water” text box for more information. Household cleaners other than bleach do not work as well for …
