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… protect against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes … The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially important for … infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted …
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… dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These … can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also … physician, speech-language pathologist, dentist, respiratory therapist and support staff, such as care aides …
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… series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For … 6 students who have received 2 doses of the vaccine at a younger age do not need any more doses. Grade 6 students who … syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. Chickenpox can …
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… vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized … against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the … contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 … contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not … the seizure lasts longer than 3 minutes or if the child is younger than 6 months If your child has had a seizure, even …
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… travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely available) and will … birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. …
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… is given in grade 6 because: The vaccine works better at a younger age. Preteens make more antibodies after getting the vaccine … doses of the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened immune …
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… healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and … immunized with the influenza vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore … What is influenza? Influenza is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms …
