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… the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, … these diseases. The vaccine is also provided free to older children and adults who need protection against tetanus, …
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… manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is most … vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also established a new … water for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who drink water with manganese levels above …
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… numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions … cream or patch was applied. The instructions below are for children who are being immunized according to the B.C. … or patch should be applied to the upper arm as shown for children at the 12 month immunization visit. Age Where to …
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… products and other electronic cigarettes are not harmless. Children, youth and non-smokers should not use them, and … also expose users to nicotine, which is highly addictive. Children, youth and non-smokers are at high risk of harmful … addiction. You are also at high risk if you are pregnant. Children and youth may become dependent on nicotine with …
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… breast cancer severe breathing problems (such as asthma, bronchitis) slowed gut movement (such as chronic … breast cancer severe breathing problems (such as asthma, bronchitis) slowed gut movement (such as chronic …
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… the risk of heart disease in their family members. Children of parents who smoke are more likely to smoke than children of non-smokers. Dietary habits may also play a … the risk of heart disease in their family members. Children of parents who smoke are more likely to smoke than …
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… Paediatric Society (2009). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health , 14(4): … Paediatric Society (2009). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health , 14(4): … Paediatric Society (2009). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health , 14(4): …
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… on the medicine bottle or box. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. … tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area on children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you … on the medicine bottle or box. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. …
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… Years Dental Care: 6 Years to 16 Years Dental Checkups for Children and Adults Dental Crowns Dental Fillings … Temporomandibular Disorders Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children Quitting Smokeless Tobacco Root Canal Surgery Root … Tongue Problems Tongue-Tie Tooth Decay Tooth Development in Children Tooth Extraction Toothache and Gum Problems …
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… footnote 1 Nearsightedness is usually first discovered in children of grade-school age. How is nearsightedness … (2009, reaffirmed 2018). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health, 14(4): 246–248. http://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/children-vision-screening . Accessed April 12, 2021. …
