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… the series of doses 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 … Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and older. You will receive 1 dose of vaccine given by needle. …
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… advance preparation is enough for most school age children. Older children may benefit from longer preparation time, but … child immediately before and during the vaccination. Ask older children questions about something they are excited about. Older children can also use books, music players, or hand …
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… people may develop mild symptoms. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at … risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, or have a weakened immune system you should …
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… it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often the first to notice if … test can be done as your baby is asleep naturally, or for older children with a mild sedation Visual Reinforcement … they hear a sound Tests for children 5 years of age and older Pure Tone Audiometry Your child responds to sounds by …
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… by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are symptoms of … passes through Other than the usual symptoms of urethritis, adults or children may also experience: Abdominal pain …
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… rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection and a … to other beverages throughout the day. 6 months and older Offer more feedings of breast/chest milk or formula … breast/chest milk to keep them well hydrated 1 year and older Regularly offer water to your child as their main …
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… clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control …
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… indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and … Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make sure their environments are comfortable and … ultraviolet (UV) rays but not from the heat Regularly check older adults, children, and others for signs of heat-related …
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… these areas. How is the 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 … with you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of …
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… make more antibodies after getting the vaccine than older teens or adults. This provides long-lasting protection against HPV … the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened immune systems need 3 …
