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… is available at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially … to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age … or joint soreness Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Chills Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have …
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… In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with … when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is important to keep … faceto- face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency … inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of unprotected …
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… or person whom the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family … older adults’ finances or money and their ability to take care of themselves. It can harm their health by reducing the … health changes or you need to go to the hospital or into a care facility If you lend money, write down the amount, the …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually … finances such as banking or paying bills, or personal care such as bathing and dressing. They may take on these …
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… Children of all ages: Comforting restraint: Cuddle your baby or child firmly in your lap in a seated position Why? … active when children are distracted during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your baby before, during, … before the immunization for babies up to and including 12 months of age Why? Research shows that this sweet tasting …
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… a health concern for: Pregnant women Developing babies Babies less than 6 months old The elderly Individuals with weakened immune … this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at …
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… warts. The vaccine is provided as 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have … born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to …
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… sound before the next breath. This cough can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
