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… lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … child development programs, may help support families and children. Examples of available services include: Key … services and groups for parents / caregivers, and their children with FASD. For more information on these and other …
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… affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is …
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… infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect … 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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… How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the … you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to … at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 years. Children 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to …
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… risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the …
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… in drinking water over days or weeks can lead to arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause … Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher …
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… for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song). …
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… of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the … Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and older. You will receive 1 dose … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… is provided as 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 doses of the … is given in grade 6 because: The vaccine works better at a younger age. Preteens make more antibodies after getting the … best when it is given before being exposed to the virus Children in grade 6 only need 2 doses of the vaccine to be …
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… provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with … the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults HealthLinkBC … Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults (#93a) Abuse …
