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… to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of …
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… child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps your child get the energy and nutrients they … products Water, chilled plain milk or fortified soy beverage are all nutritious drink choices. Pack a reusable water … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 … 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 … DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 …
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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 … close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and bonding. It will also help your baby’s … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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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 … is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout provides … Kitchen. Here you’ll find vegetarian recipes for toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based … serving. Fat is an important source of energy for growing children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV … the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized …
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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-B … the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given …
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… is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola …
