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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for … at high risk of serious illness 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 …
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… is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death is … bed, such as pillows, toys, heavy blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What … I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night …
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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? … and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal … conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to … 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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… HPV9 vaccine is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender or … as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of …
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… to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent … apartment buildings, condominiums and transit shelters On school property at any time Inside or within 6 meters of a …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or the …
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… risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than … advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from work, school, daycare and running errands when you are sick Drink …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … How do I know my child is ready for toilet learning? Most children show interest in learning to use the toilet between … after bowel movements. This may be needed until preschool age. Teach girls to wipe from front to back Teach …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They … vaccine does not contain the hepatitis B vaccine because children completed their hepatitis B vaccine series in …
