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… polio vaccine is mostly given as a booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and … at increased risk of exposure to polio virus. Examples of adults at increased risk include those who will be working … caused by infection with the polio virus. While most polio infections show no symptoms, others can result in paralysis …
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… indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and … Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make sure their environments are comfortable and … ultraviolet (UV) rays but not from the heat Regularly check older adults, children, and others for signs of heat-related …
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… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the … occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the …
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… subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the … vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened immune … may die. Serious illness is more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such …
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… bacteria found in soil, surface water, and the intestinal tracts of animals. Finding total coliforms in a well may not … coli (E. coli) E. coli originates in the intestinal tracts of animals. The presence of E. coli in your well … metals such as lead and copper can leach out of pipes and soldered joints. For some, but not all metals, you may notice …
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… D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made by darker skin Season: … 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some human milk Adults over the age of 50 years What should I look for when … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults …
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… getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune systems …
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… b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of … It usually infects children under 5 years of age with most infections occurring in children less than 2 years of age. Hib can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining …
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… disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system … Coastal and Fraser Health Regions? Yes. The risk of contracting the disease is very low and in most cases the …
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… of every 100 people in North America by the time they are adults. What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? Most …
