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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. If you are travelling … have received all the vaccines recommended for children and adults in B.C. These vaccines might be different from those … health clinics and pharmacies (for those 4 years of age and older). You can find a health unit near you on ImmunizeBC. …
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… getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune systems … not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and adult day cares, hospitals and other facilities serving vulnerable …
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… Lungs and Airways Mental and Behavioural Issues Mouth and Dental Sexual and Reproductive Organs Sexual Health Skin, …
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… Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Acid-Reducing Medicines Adjustable Gastric Banding … Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar Cardiac Cachexia Caregiving: Using a Bedside Commode (Toilet) Causes of … Surgery Gastric Sleeve Surgery Gastritis Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease …
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… cycles end. Menopause is a natural part of growing older. You don't need treatment for it unless your symptoms … puts the stretch in skin and muscle. Reduces the risk of dental problems, such as tooth loss and gum disease. May … take calcium and vitamin D for bone health, and take good care of myself. Karen, age 55 By the time my periods …
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… comfortable and fun. As your newborn becomes a toddler and older, reading opens him or her to new ideas. It helps your … more familiar with the sounds and rhythms of the language. Older children and teens Reading is an important activity … learn to think and express themselves in new ways. Your older child or teen may discover a new or stronger interest, …
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… tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice before … is now preferred over DEET for children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are … children because they become dehydrated more quickly than adults. It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as …
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… have trouble having sex or may lose interest in it. Make older adults confused or forgetful or cause them to stop seeing … dementia . Depression Depression in Older Adults Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Health …
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… improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? … at higher doses or for long periods of time. People who are older than 65 or who have existing heart, stomach, or …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is … you to live on your own. Osteoporosis affects millions of older adults. It usually occurs after age 60. It's most common in …
