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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 …
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… deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people with mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the … 350 red, itchy blisters. Infection in newborns, teenagers, adults, pregnant women and those with weakened immune … to seizures, deafness or brain damage. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early …
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… dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium each day, but many eat … (#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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… under 10 years of age, the infection can affect anyone. In adults, molluscum contagiosum is primarily a sexually … your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …
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… advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially important for those at … or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living … Have symptoms of COVID-19 If you have a new illness preventing you from your regular activities, you should wait …
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… disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system …
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… subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the … vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened immune … Have symptoms of COVID-19 If you have a new illness preventing you from your regular activities, you should wait …
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… with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most …
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