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… refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as the common cold or stomach flu, which can cause confusion. However, the … Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of … Influenza can lead to serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have …
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… an outdoor shed or in areas with proper ventilation Remove old or unnecessary tins or bottles that contain products … the home. Do not throw unused products away with your household garbage. Ensure you safely and properly dispose of them. … or drapes Follow manufacturers’ labels when using household chemicals. If the label says “use in a well-ventilated …
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… vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea). In addition … everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza … illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to 17 years of …
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… at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form of vaccine. The … vaccine provides protection against typhoid for about 7 years but provides the best protection up to 4 years. …
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… HPV9 vaccine is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender … is recommended, but not provided free, for: Females 19-45 years of age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex with males The HPV vaccines are given as …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib … Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined … b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? … The vaccine can be given to people who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus and …
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… vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by … may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine at 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against … properly, or who have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell …
