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… own schedule for teething. Most children begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their … the top jaw and 10 in the bottom jaw. For more information about when teeth come in, visit CDA Dental Care for Children … fluoridation, see HealthLinkBC File #28 Water Fluoridation Facts . When should my child go to the dentist? The Canadian …
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… can be more severely affected by common infections, such as influenza and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae . This is why immunizations for influenza (the flu) and pneumococcal disease are recommended … can be more severely affected by common infections, such as influenza and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae . …
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… diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For more information on the … #15b Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine HealthLinkBC File … of arms or legs and even death. Paralysis occurs in about 1 in 200 people infected with the polio virus. Polio …
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… in any routine childhood vaccine since 2001, except for the influenza (flu) vaccine. Thimerosal is a mercury-containing … rubella), MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella), and influenza (flu) vaccines contain egg protein. Egg protein is … tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your …
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… How to Tell On this page: Overview Overview COVID-19 and influenza (flu) have similar symptoms. The two can be hard … illness you have is to be tested. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, ask your doctor or your provincial … illness you have is to be tested. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, ask your doctor or your provincial …
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… woman who is planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor about what immunizations you have had and what you may need … tetanus, and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). Influenza (flu). Haemophilus influenzae type b disease, or … need shots too. Talk with your health professional about the specific vaccines that your child or teenager may …
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… You may be more likely to get it after having a cold or influenza (flu). Having a chronic disease like asthma, COPD, … breathe in. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical examination. Your … doctor. Examinations and Tests Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical examination. Your …
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… history Immunizations Immunization Date last received Influenza Pneumococcal Tetanus (Td and Tdap) Hepatitis B … I quit? (for example, 1 pack of cigarettes a day or 1 cigar about once a week) How long has it been since I quit? … or other treatment? Fill in the following information about the treatment your health professional recommends for …
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… Reading food labels Most packaged foods have a Nutrition Facts label. This will tell you how much sodium is in one … at the top of the label, usually right under the "Nutrition Facts" title. The amount of sodium is given in the list … of sodium. Look at the Percent Daily Value. The Nutrition Facts label also gives you the Percent Daily Value for …
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… there are some important things you need to know about how to take them. Following these guidelines can … it. This will list the side effects and other important facts. If there is anything you don't understand, ask the … it. This will list the side effects and other important facts. If there is anything you don't understand, ask the …
