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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; or With risk … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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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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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they … light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to … I get my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the night at least once a week. …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza … risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to …
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… Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy and … For example, tell your child, “Instead of going to playschool tomorrow, you will play with Jessie.” For more …
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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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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … is not spread by Casual contact, such as in an office or school Coughing or sneezing Physical contact such as hugging … vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which …
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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 …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … that is effective and safe for your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are … for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … …
