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… into baby lice (nymphs) in 9 to 10 days. Nymphs become adult lice in 9 to 12 days. Adult lice can live for up to 30 days on a person’s head. A … Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot …
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… brain abnormalities, vision and hearing loss, and more. In adults, there have been increased reports of a serious … travellers HealthLinkBC File #41c Travel immunizations for adults HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… polio vaccine is mostly given as a booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and … at increased risk of exposure to polio virus. Examples of adults at increased risk include those who will be working …
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… is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking clear … breastmilk or formula in addition to ORS. Food Children and adults can continue to eat solid food in addition to fluids … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. … people will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is …
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… deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people with mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the … 350 red, itchy blisters. Infection in newborns, teenagers, adults, pregnant women and those with weakened immune … to seizures, deafness or brain damage. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early …
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… for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The … and minerals in one energy drink is safe for most healthy adults. Avoid drinking more than the label recommends. The …
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… usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be more … deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die from the infection. …
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… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the … occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the …
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… to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender or non-binary Males who have sex with males, … age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex with males The HPV vaccines are given as … People who start a series when they are 15 years of age and older and those with a weakened immune system need 3 doses. …
