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… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… For more information on heat-related illness and keeping children safe during extreme heat, visit: HealthLinkBC File … illness HealthLinkBC File #35b Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat For more information on … during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (#35b) Heat-related …
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… will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the … 10 per cent of cases, with the highest rates among the very young and the elderly. Tetanus is an acute and often fatal … contagious disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. …
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… from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may be able …
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… How do I know my child is ready for toilet learning? Most children show interest in learning to use the toilet between … everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may want to consider a more … so be sensitive to this. Strange toilets often frighten young children. Pack the potty along until they are …
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… People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened … nodes under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased … Have symptoms of COVID-19 If you have a new illness preventing you from your regular activities, you should wait …
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… from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems … before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands right after touching animals. Many …
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… use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), criminalization, and stigma. Harm … kits. The kits include medication to reverse an opioid poisoning. This helps prevent brain injury and death … prevention services. These services help prevent drug poisoning (overdose) deaths. They can also connect people to …
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… and internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems …
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… transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic … community. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-borne Infections For People with Weakened …
