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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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… 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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… 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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… 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 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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… offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … my baby to drink? Continue to offer human milk until 2 years of age or older. Solid foods can be offered before or … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers HealthLinkBC: Reducing …
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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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… How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at …
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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 …
