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… of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living … The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen …
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… Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms may include: Constriction … may be more likely to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce the risk of exposure to sulphur …
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… usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be more … immediately if they are exposed to, or get, chickenpox. Prevention methods must be started as soon as possible to reduce the illness, and the risk for complications. Prevention methods may include antiviral medication, an …
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… no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to … File #12d Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine . Adults 18-59 years of age with intense fear of needles may … as a spray into both nostrils. Children 9 years of age and older need 1 dose of vaccine. Children 2 to 8 years of age …
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… no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for people who … people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, … periods of time due to a medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or …
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… calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What can you do to reduce the risk of disease … boots or shoes while at the petting zoo. This will help prevent you and your child from slipping and falling. At the … the petting zoo or open farm Make sure there are enough adults to supervise children Teach your child how to wash …
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… Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast milk should be fed a … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) …
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… Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through activities such as kissing, …
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… age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex with males The HPV vaccines are given as … active and coming in contact with HPV because the vaccines prevent infection but do not clear it. What are the benefits … females who have never been infected with HPV, the vaccines prevent almost 100% of cases of cervical cancer caused by …
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… The virus is also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of …
