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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 … have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, …
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… receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 … A second booster dose is not required for at least 10 years. Who is most at risk? Infants and elderly are most at …
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… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than … advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from work, school, daycare and running errands when you are sick Drink …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 … protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout provides … . Here you’ll find vegetarian recipes for toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based … soy beverage. They’re not suitable alternatives for children under the age of 2. Only offer them if your child …
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… fever vaccination centres in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: … such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, … 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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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal … conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMRV … The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would …
