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… fever vaccination centres in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: … such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, … 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 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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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 … protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish … methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines … netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months to 2 years of age live …
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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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… (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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… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … help prevent spreading it to others by: Staying home from school, daycare, work and other group settings for at least …
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… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant … vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and adult day cares, hospitals and other …
