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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus … that get the vaccine. At most, this could affect 1 baby a year in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, …
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… identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their … and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they have good eye-hand-body coordination for grasping, holding and throwing things. During the preschool years, …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA … The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially important for those at … risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox … at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against … as a series of 2 doses to people 13 years of age or older who have not been immunized. They get the second dose …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 … The protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … make more antibodies after getting the vaccine than older teens or adults. This provides long-lasting protection … need 2 doses of the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR … offices, travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to phone …
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… state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of vCJD to develop from the time of being … any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there … complications tend to develop approximately 2 years after initial symptoms occur. How is vCJD treated? …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A … hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. … free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at …
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… vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea). Several … from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in residential …
