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… cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for example, … your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half …
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… 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex with males The HPV vaccines are given as … is HPV? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). About three out of 4 sexually active …
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… get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a … infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune system can also get the …
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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 given 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 …
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… against traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is … these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by …
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… for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living …
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… the series of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form of vaccine. The … Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and older. You will receive 1 dose of vaccine given by needle. …
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… clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to phone … age who are not immune to rubella Older children and adults who have not been immunized or do not have evidence … eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious …
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… as a series of 2 doses to people 13 years of age or older who have not been immunized. They get the second dose … 350 red, itchy blisters. Infection in newborns, teenagers, adults, pregnant women and those with weakened immune … encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, …
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… no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to … File #12d Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine . Adults 18-59 years of age with intense fear of needles may … of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some …
