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… tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the effects of repeated sun exposure to show. UV … by 75 per cent when tanning bed use starts before 35 years of age. In British Columbia, children under the age of …
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… (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need constant supervision by a responsible adult. … within arm’s reach of a responsible person (at least 16 years old). Babies who cannot sit without support and cannot … should always be held by an adult. Older children (12-17 years old) should use the “buddy system.” Never let children …
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… care workers should have a booster dose of the vaccine 10 years after completion of the primary series. Due to … the tetanus and diphtheria vaccine is recommended every 10 years. The booster may be given sooner if you get a dirty or …
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… the risk is one in 20. Because lung cancer takes time (years) to develop, the risk of developing lung cancer from …
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… risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their …
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… a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes … the new artificial lens after the procedure (weeks to years later), which can be treated with a minor laser …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to develop. Depending on the risk factors listed above, it can take 15 to 30 years for diseases to develop after exposure. Who is at risk …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood … salts – Aluminum salts have been used in vaccines for many years. They improve the body’s immune response to the …
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