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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR … offices, travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… out why a baby is crying; sometimes it is not so easy. Developmentally, it is normal for babies to cry more and for … of more intense crying in the early months is a normal developmental stage that most babies go through. If your … 3 hours. Your baby may want to feed more frequently during growth spurts. Burp your baby after feeding Check your …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the polio … 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 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 …
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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 … IUD is that it can remain in your uterus for up to 10 years as an effective form of contraception if you wish. …
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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 … Residents and staff of institutions caring for people with developmental challenges where there is ongoing infection …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … need 2 doses of the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened … occur. Serious reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV …
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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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… plays an important role in a child’s social and emotional development. It is important to recognize the signs of … Play Audiometry This test is mostly used for children 2 to 5years of age. Your child is taught to play a game, such as … a bucket, every time they hear a sound Tests for children 5 years of age and older Pure Tone Audiometry Your child …