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… vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine … against diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for all adults in Canada. A booster dose of the tetanus and … disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. Complications from …
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… calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What can you do to reduce the risk of disease … the petting zoo or open farm Make sure there are enough adults to supervise children Teach your child how to wash …
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… the rash may not appear at all, or it may look different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, … feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually lasts one … had it. If the virus spreads, children are more likely than adults to get it. Once you have had fifth disease, you are …
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… dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium each day, but many eat … (#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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… The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially important for those at … or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living … vaccines are given by injection. People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of …
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… to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made with little … for your child. Breakfast ideas 6-12 months One year and older Strips of pancakes made with iron fortified infant … yogurt Lunch and dinner ideas 6-12 months One year and older Red lentil dahl with minced vegetables Rice, mashed …
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… to be higher in cadmium. Limit intake to 12 per month for adults and 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series … (#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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… feces or vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have … of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened immune systems do not have any symptoms. Most adults will clear an initial infection and recover …
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… subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the … vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened immune … may die. Serious illness is more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such …
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… (#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) Vitamin D and your health (#68n) … Heart …
