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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call … care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be …
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… their functions, where to find them and how to make healthy choices: Carbohydrates (Government of Canada) Fibre … important: Fibre and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68h) Getting enough fibre Sugars Learn about added sugars, tips … health (HealthLinkBC File #68e) Non-milk sources of calcium Getting enough calcium and vitamin D Vitamin D and your …
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… syndrome is an emergency. It happens when the heart is not getting enough blood. The coronary arteries supply … these arteries are narrowed or blocked, the heart does not get enough oxygen. This can cause unstable angina or a heart … Blood pressure medicine. Cholesterol medicine. A heart-healthy lifestyle also helps lower your chance of a heart …
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… The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for … shingles vaccine. You should wait at least 1 year before getting Shingrix® if you received a live virus shingles … of age and older with a weakened immune system can also get the vaccine. How can I get the shingles vaccine? You can …
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… Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected … health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the chickenpox …
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… stop having tantrums by age 4 or 5, when they learn healthy ways to handle strong emotions. Why do children have … ways. For example, a temper tantrum may happen when a child gets frustrated because he can't button a shirt. Or a child … doesn't like to go to bed, talk about something fun that is going to happen the next day. Encourage your child to take a …
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… Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a booster dose before they start kindergarten and again … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to people who … tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 years. This …
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… health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis … immunized or whose immunization history is unknown can also get the vaccine. A booster dose of the Tdap vaccine is … adults who were immunized in childhood. Adults who want to get the vaccine can buy it at most pharmacies and travel …
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… available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You can find information on booking an appointment to get immunized on the Government of British Columbia’s … Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at no …
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… conditions may have a recurrence or their symptoms may get worse when they are grieving. Adults who lose a loved … member or friend, your doctor, or a counsellor. Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or someone you … use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help right away. Call Talk Suicide Canada: …
