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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 … given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It …
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… is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking clear … breastmilk or formula in addition to ORS. Food Children and adults can continue to eat solid food in addition to fluids … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The … and minerals in one energy drink is safe for most healthy adults. Avoid drinking more than the label recommends. The …
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… usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be more … given to anyone under 20 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . What …
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… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the … given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . For …
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… antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the … sexually-acquired reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher …
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… you are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the … sexually-acquired reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher …
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… antibodies after getting the vaccine than older teens or adults. This provides long-lasting protection against HPV … given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It …
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… sex organs), rectum, anus and/or the mouth, hands and eyes. Herpes can also cause blisters around the mouth (oral … fighting the virus and get a secondary infection in the eye, fingers, joints, throat, colon, liver, lungs or brain. …
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… them. The fungus is tiny and cannot be seen with the naked eye. The trees that have the fungus growing on them do not …
