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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against more types of pneumococcal bacteria. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal …
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… clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See your health care provider … grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal intensive care stay of 2 or more days Being on a ventilator or receiving extracorporeal … away from harmful substances such as cigarette smoke. For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies …
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… waterproof sunscreen with SPF 30 (sun protection factor) or more Your child’s car seat. They may be able to use it on … where there is malaria. The effects of malaria are much more serious in children. Malaria medications available for … children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are not recommended for use with children …
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… to 15 minutes to give yourself a chance to calm down. It is more important to calm yourself before you try to calm your … care for your baby. Make sure they understand that it is more important for the caregiver to be calm than to stop … so easy. Developmentally, it is normal for babies to cry more and for longer periods of time starting at about 2 …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … B vaccine at birth. After birth, the baby will receive 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of … are given at the same time as other childhood vaccines. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, …
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… include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight than adults, they may have more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, … the Canadian guideline for arsenic in drinking water. For more information on The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … childhood vaccines that they are eligible for. For more information on the recommended childhood vaccines in … a weakened immune system need 3 doses of the vaccine. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #101b Human …
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… and protects you from the effects of wildfire smoke. For more information on wildfire and your health, read … erosion and fire debris Algal blooms in water sources. For more information on cyanobacteria blooms (blue-green algae), … and water, and launder any clothing before wearing it. For more information about health and safety around fire …
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… age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been more than 200 cases of vCJD reported worldwide. Most cases … feed contains contaminated material from infected cows. For more information on BSE, visit the Canadian Food Inspection … are not allowed to enter animal and human food chains. For more information, visit Overview of Canada’s BSE Safeguards …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … before they start kindergarten and again in grade 9. For more information about these immunizations, see: … cuts or deep wounds if their last tetanus vaccine was given more than 5 years ago. If you have a serious cut or wound, …
