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… harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint … While the public’s exposure to lead has decreased over the years, lead can still be a problem. It is important to be … For pregnant women, even low levels of lead can affect the growth of the developing baby. Does my home contain …
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… A second booster dose is not required for at least 10 years. Who is most at risk? Infants and elderly are most at … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox … at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
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… history of epilepsy Cerebral palsy A history of delayed development A neurological condition A febrile seizure … 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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… 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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… from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in residential …
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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 … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
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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 …
