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… using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As adults, they will have fewer cavities or missing teeth. Adults who drink fluoridated water can also expect to have …
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… (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and your health (#68n) … Fibre and …
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… foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified foods, also … may be shown as: Folate (Folic acid) ……………………………….. 400 mcg Supplements may contain other forms of folate that are … than 1000 mcg (1 mg) of folic acid from fortified foods and supplements each day unless your health care provider told …
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… vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine … against diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for all adults in Canada. A booster dose of the tetanus and … disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. Complications from …
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… have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, … pertussis vaccine is also available for older children and adults. A booster dose of pertussis vaccine is provided free to grade 9 students in B.C. Adults who were not immunized against pertussis as children …
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… the rash may not appear at all, or it may look different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, … feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually lasts one … had it. If the virus spreads, children are more likely than adults to get it. Once you have had fifth disease, you are …
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… dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium each day, but many eat … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) …
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… these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 … with you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of … see HealthLinkBC File #41c Travel immunizations for adults . Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) …
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… Hormonal contraception can make some medications (or herbal supplements) work less effectively, such as anti-seizure … care provider and pharmacist about any medications, dietary supplements, or recreational drugs that you are taking. They … how to prevent pregnancy while taking medications or herbal supplements, speak with your health care provider, …
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… you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is … as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 … see HealthLinkBC File #41c Travel immunizations for adults . For information on insect bite prevention, visit …
