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… to depression, delirium, interactions or side effects of medications, alcohol use, poor nutrition, dehydration or … brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of … surface on outdoor steps Use a bath seat so you can take a shower or bath sitting down Install a toilet seat …
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… infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … child has been exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 … not recommended for children under 6 years of age. These medications can make children and adults sleepy … Fifth …
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… most important dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium each day, but … else can I do to lower my blood pressure? If you have extra weight, losing even small amounts may help to lower your … eat or how active you are. Many factors including genetics, medications, stress and sleep quality also influence your …
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… causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … vaccine series before being exposed to the rabies virus you should get 2 doses of the vaccine. These doses are given 3 …
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… File #23b Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines . Who should get the vaccine? In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … of infection include brain damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 20 people who get sick may die. …
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… hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food to offer your … lean forward or get excited for food Get upset if food is taken away Your baby may be full if they: Close their mouth … or muffin A quarter of a pita or other flatbread How often should I offer food to my baby? The number of times you …
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… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … fluid leak A child with any of these conditions should receive a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide … Some people may have fever, headache, muscle or joint ache, loss of appetite, changes to sleep patterns, crankiness, …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined with … fussiness, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent crying and loss of appetite. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …
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… B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided … that may have blood on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor, and by having unprotected sex with someone … delivery. After the virus enters your body, it usually takes 2 to 3 months to develop symptoms or signs of illness. …
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… reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the … rash first appears or the blisters have crusted. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for a person to get sick after exposure … may include fever, aches, tiredness, headache and loss of appetite. A few days later, a rash appears. Red …
