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… and rub your hands together to create lather. To help children wash their hands, sing the alphabet song Rinse …
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… make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. … and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, mumps or … 6 students who have received 2 doses of the vaccine at a younger age do not need any more doses. Grade 6 students who …
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… white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect … invasive GAS infections result in TSS. It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with …
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… risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions … cream or patch was applied. The instructions below are for children who are being immunized according to the B.C. … or patch should be applied to the upper arm as shown for children at the 12 month immunization visit. Age Where to …
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… use a male or female condom every time. For information on preventing STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Do not … you are prepared. How do I protect myself and others? Teach children to never touch used needles, syringes or condoms, …
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… are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. What are the symptoms? …
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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 can understand the …
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… to stir fries, casseroles or salads Have steamed edamame (young soybeans) as a snack or side dish Add TVP to tomato …
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… times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the … sick from pathogens that may be found in raw milk. Infants, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain …
