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… development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, the more … harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large …
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… complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung …
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… put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … (A & B to one arm only) Numbing creams can also be used in older children and adults. How do I safely use numbing products and are there …
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… from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza vaccine …
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… the rash may not appear at all, or it may look different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, … feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually lasts one … had it. If the virus spreads, children are more likely than adults to get it. Once you have had fifth disease, you are …
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… vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine … against diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for all adults in Canada. A booster dose of the tetanus and … disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. Complications from …
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… cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive … community. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-borne Infections For People with Weakened …
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… continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of … formula: What you need to know Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… infections result in TSS. It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic …
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… For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage … feces or vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have … of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened immune systems do not have any …
