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… Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D On this page: Topic … and as an adult. It helps keep your bones strong as you get older and protects against possible breaks. Your body also … get enough vitamin D may not grow as much as others their age. They also have a chance of getting a rare disease …
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… is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender or … age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex with males The HPV vaccines are given as … and swelling where the vaccine was given. Fever, fatigue, headache, and muscle or joint ache may also occur. …
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… series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, … as a series of 2 doses to people 13 years of age or older who have not been immunized. They get the second dose …
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… Sinusitis On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … are the symptoms? Symptoms include pain and pressure in the head and face along with a stuffy or blocked nose. Other … to call a doctor. Check your symptoms Facial Problems, Non-Injury Examinations and Tests Your doctor can tell if you …
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… Physiotherapy On this page: Health Tools Types of Physiotherapy … care. Cancer-related problems. Treatment of children or older adults. Here are some questions to think about before … of some kind that is specifically designed for your injury, illness, condition, or to help prevent future health …
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… check on him. Nathan’s eyes were rolling to the back of his head, the entire left side of his body was limp, and he was … is very small, but it can happen. A stroke results in brain injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has … Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can cause brain …
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… Ménière's Disease On this page: … , such as diabetes, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis. Had a head injury, especially if it involved your ear. Had a viral …
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… Sunburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Do you have a severe headache or extreme fatigue? Yes Severe headache or fatigue … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …
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… fever vaccination centres in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: … and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is given as 1 dose or … you will need written documentation on official letterhead from your health care provider or a Certificate of …
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… Milestones for a 1-Year-Old On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … gaining weight and growing at a slower pace. Have grown in head circumference. (This is the measurement around the top of the head.) The head circumference of most babies is 46 cm (18 …