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… latent, or hidden, stages. This period can last up to 30 years or longer. During this time, you may not have any … a person has acquired a syphilis infection within the past year. People who have 'early' syphilis can infect others … is when a person has a syphilis infection for more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV … The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were … these diseases. The vaccine is also provided free to older children and adults who need protection against …
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… have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved unpasteurized juices … at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune …
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… syndrome. Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and … use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of ibuprofen include Advil® and …
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… over 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your … it on the bottom shelf. To thaw faster, place food under cold water or use the microwave. If you defrost food in the … is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 years and over …
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… crushed insects Live or dead bed bugs and their molted (old) skin How do I prevent bed bugs? Reduce places where bed … A vacuum with a HEPA filter is recommended for households with family members who have allergies or asthma. …
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… 40 to 90 people living in Canada die from it each year. CJD can be found in every country around the world. … CJD prions appear in a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) …
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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-C … may also be given to people: Born before 2002 who are 24 years of age and under who did not get a dose of vaccine on … 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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… and still growing, so complications can be worse than in older individuals What are the potential consequences of a … garments and splints that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight … children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) …
