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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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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's …
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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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… 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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… the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk … have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” teeth, by 3 years of age. The bottom front teeth usually appear first, … teeth have grown in, usually when your child is about 3 years old. After this age, regular use of a soother may …
