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… For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of … The bacteria can cause serious and life-threatening infections of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), …
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… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … type C. It can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining … It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, bottles …
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… vaccine does not contain the hepatitis B vaccine because children completed their hepatitis B vaccine series in … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … disease caused by infection with a virus. While most polio infections show no symptoms, others can result in paralysis …
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… disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases occur … fingernails or toenails have also been reported, mostly in children, within weeks of having hand, foot and mouth …
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… The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine … A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those … of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, have no symptoms. Hepatitis A infection rarely …
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… receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a … of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 days apart. An … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … disease caused by infection with a virus. While some polio infections show no symptoms, others can result in paralysis …
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… vaccine . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … The bacteria can cause serious and life-threatening infections of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), …
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… risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to … of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some … virus. A person with influenza is at risk of other infections, including viral or bacterial pneumonia, which is …
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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, … Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining …
