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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. There is no need to delay getting immunized because …
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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 … as early as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose …
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… public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in Canada continues to rise. Canada is one of the … consumers of prescription opioids in the world. In recent years, the number of deaths in B.C. related to illegal drug … There are no restrictions on where naloxone can be sold. The BCTHN program provides injectable naloxone kits and …
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… Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in B.C., about 100 babies are born with permanent … it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often the first to notice if … Play Audiometry This test is mostly used for children 2 to 5years of age. Your child is taught to play a game, such as …
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… from Europe, it has been found in Canada for over 100 years but has not been established in Western regions. The … established. While spongy moth populations are detected yearly in B.C., the insect has not become permanently … use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control product in …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated … Document Vietnamese Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a spouse, … and tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a …
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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 B … risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. Household …
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… is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 … A second booster dose is not required for at least 10 years. Who is most at risk? Infants and elderly are most at … July to October, or over 6 months during the rest of the year. What are the benefits of the vaccine? The Japanese …
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… cause a fever include common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children … occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… common health concerns. Include pain and fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, scissors, bandages and mosquito … and drinks with caffeine to avoid dehydration Eat light meals Walk around and stretch your legs to help improve … foods that are served at room temperature. Do not eat food sold by street vendors Drink bottled water, bottled drinks or …
