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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … and liver products (such as liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are high in folate, they are also very high in vitamin …
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… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems … affect a person’s quality of life and desire to eat. Who helps manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in …
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… Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the … consent" relate to immunization? In B.C., immunizations for school-aged children are routinely given in grade 6 and …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … rash appears, there is no reason to stay away from work, school or childcare as long as you or your child feels well. … more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children have not had it. If the virus spreads, children …
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… is provided as 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 doses of the … in grade 6 because: The vaccine works better at a younger age. Preteens make more antibodies after getting the vaccine … experience/tips-school-age-teens . Image Image Child Immunization Series …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … impetigo at home Impetigo is easily spread at daycares, schools and summer camps. Limit contact with other children … the chance of spreading impetigo to other children. Image … Impetigo …
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… vaccine that was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate … even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection … https://immunizebc.ca/children/have-positive-experience/tips-school-age-teens . Image Image Child Immunization Series …
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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 … to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is …
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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 … the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of … vaccine . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus … vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is … in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without …
