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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib … Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined … influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine at 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against … . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen that is not working …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? … The vaccine can be given to people who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus …
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… vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to … may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 years. Children 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of …
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… occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure … 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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… Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act … common practice is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of age and younger to give consent for their child 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 hepatitis A … free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For …
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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 … The protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to … vaccine given? The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a …
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… HPV9 vaccine is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender … is recommended, but not provided free, for: Females 19-45 years of age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C … may also be given to people: Born before 2002 who are 24 years of age and under who did not get a dose of vaccine on … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
