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… safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… to the vaccine, giving you better protection from disease. Children are naturally exposed to aluminum in the … the use of vaccines containing thimerosal and harm to children. These studies are posted at the Institute of … or in cells taken from eggs (MMR and MMRV vaccines). Children with egg allergies can be safely immunized with …
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… to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the … system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or …
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… equipment and other measures. For more information about preventing HIV, visit HealthLinkBC File #08m HIV and HIV … done in many developing countries. Parents or guardians of children born in or adopted from these countries should consider HIV testing for their children. Speak to your health care provider for more …
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… directions exactly. Some treatments may not be suitable for children, pregnant people or those who are breastfeeding or … may recommend applying the cream to the head and scalp of children or elderly people. If applying scabies treatment to … members should receive treatment at the same time. Children may return to school or daycare after they have …
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… keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent … tooth decay refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child … professionals of British Columbia recommend fluoride for preventing tooth decay for people of all ages. Fluoride is a …
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… way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink fluoridated water can expect up to 35 … drink non-fluoridated water. By using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As adults, they will have …
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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella … your child against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. Children 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are …
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… and worsen symptoms of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact …
