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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How … apartment buildings, condominiums and transit shelters On school property at any time Inside or within 6 meters of a …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they … light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to … 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. …
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… include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because … middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Some packaged foods are fully cooked and ready-to-eat. Other foods …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … that is effective and safe for your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are … for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza … risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 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 shingles … vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles … (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune system can also get the …
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… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant … vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and adult day cares, hospitals and other …
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… affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made … 1000IU (25µg) 6-12 months 400IU (10µg) 1500IU (38µg) 1-3 years 600IU (15µg) 2500IU (63µg) 4-8 years 600IU (15µg) … a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … is not spread by Casual contact, such as in an office or school Coughing or sneezing Physical contact such as hugging … vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which …
