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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles … shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had … had chickenpox (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune system can …
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… temperatures. Oral temperatures are usually taken in older children and adults. Normal body temperature Most people … Yes Fever or chills No Fever or chills How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 … a few hours. Are different than tiny, flat red spots or birthmarks that are present all the time. Purpura (say …
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… and Safe Food Handling Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: October 31, 2022 … Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… Adults: Record of My Low Blood Sugar Problems Diabetes in Children: Record of My Child's High or Low Blood Sugar Problems Headache Diary … Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease Pregnancy: My Birth Plan Setting Goals: Personal Action Plan Screenings …
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… No Surgery in the past month How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … have symptoms of shock? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock Could you …
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… But symptoms may come back and need treatment into early childhood. In time, many children outgrow most of their lung … lung disease may have symptoms as soon as 3 days after birth. The most common first symptom is trouble breathing. … for problems from chronic lung disease and for growth and development problems. Get your child immunized as …
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… and Programs available through the BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. Delivered through the BC … may be eligible for: Regular infant formula during their child's first 12 months of life if: The nutritional needs of … time pregnancy is confirmed to 12 months past the date of birth. Apply early as the benefit is not retroactive. To …
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… age, the cause of infertility, whether the woman has given birth before, and whether the woman's own eggs or donor eggs … and who knows—maybe we could actually have more than one child after fixing the problem. If not, we're considering … so badly damaged by the chlamydia infection I had a few years ago. My doctor says that we can try surgery to repair …
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… mould, or cockroaches. footnote 1 Allergy shots may prevent children with allergic rhinitis from getting asthma. … footnote 1 You need to take allergy shots for 3 to 5 years. You cannot be sure how long the shots will be … health decisions. I bought my daughter, Tina, a cat for her birthday. A month or so later, I developed allergy symptoms …
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… a few tests, or you may need many tests over months and years. If you decide to have infertility testing, talk with … to keep trying to get pregnant on your own or to adopt a child. Your decision will be based on your health, age, … options for parenting, such as adoption or raising a foster child. You avoid the cost, stress, and risks of infertility …
