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… I get my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the night at least once a week. Waking at night peaks between 18 months to 2 years and then decreases over time. Ages 1 to 3 years are also a time when children discover and start …
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… to offer human milk if you’re able to, until your baby is 2 years or older. Why is human milk good for my baby? Human …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted … living facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No …
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… While the public’s exposure to lead has decreased over the years, lead can still be a problem. It is important to be …
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… more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The effects of many years of abuse can be hard on a person's health. For older …
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… everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza … illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles … shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had … had chickenpox (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune system can …
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… health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, … year) Fewer than 3 wet diapers in 24 hours in children (1-5 years) Peeing little, and fewer than 4 times a day for … an alternative fluid replacement drink if your child is 2 years and older . These drinks are better than water for …
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… vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because …
