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Typhoid vaccine

… at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form … vaccine provides protection against typhoid for about 7 years but provides the best protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you …

Calcium and your health

… Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 years 700 mg 4 to 8 years 1000 mg 9 to 18 years* 1300 mg 19 to 50 years* 1000 mg 51 to 70 years Male: …

Caffeinated energy drinks

Babys first foods

… my baby to drink? Continue to offer human milk until 2 years of age or older. Solid foods can be offered before or … and fortified soy beverage are not recommended before 2 years of age. They do not provide enough fat or energy for … and nut or seed beverages should not be offered before 2 years of age. They do not have enough fat, energy, or …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of vCJD to develop from the time of being … any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there … complications tend to develop approximately 2 years after initial symptoms occur. How is vCJD treated? …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which include … jaundice or yellowing of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened immune systems do not … vaccine and then get a booster dose of the vaccine 5 years later. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File …

Syphilis

… latent, or hidden, stages. This period can last up to 30 years or longer. During this time, you may not have any … may occur early on in the infection or several years later. Complications may be neurologic (hearing or …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved unpasteurized juices … at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People … and cider products to those most at risk (young children 5 years of age or under, pregnant people, the elderly and …

Reye syndrome

… syndrome. Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and … use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of ibuprofen include Advil® and …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 years and over People with a compromised immune system …