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… no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for people who … people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, … periods of time due to a medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or …
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… to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and … by-products Reduce mobile vehicle emissions by replacing older engines with newer and cleaner engines, or switch to …
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… Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast milk should be fed a … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) …
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… Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through activities such as kissing, …
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… they grow, but issues become more difficult to correct at older ages. This is why it is important for all children to … should be supervised Keep your child or toddler away from older children who are playing with sharp objects Teach … harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large …
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… The virus is also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of …
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… is now preferred over DEET for children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are … children because they become dehydrated more quickly than adults. It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as … File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) …
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… who have a febrile seizure will have another one. The older the child is when they have a febrile seizure the less … File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults . Image … Febrile seizures fever seizures …
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… of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With risk factors for … completely with no lasting damage to the liver. Some older adults or people with other medical conditions may …
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… put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … (A & B to one arm only) Numbing creams can also be used in older children and adults. How do I safely use numbing products and are there …
