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… tank need to be pumped out regularly (usually every 2 to 3 years). A septic system pump-out contractor can do this … Sewage systems usually need servicing every 2 to 5 years, depending on the number of people using the system … fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank clean. Leave a …
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… infant death. In B.C., there are about 60 babies born each year (1 out of every 750) who are found to have one of these … touch. In some instances you may also be able to hold and breast/chest feed them while the blood is being … baby’s card with the leftover blood will be kept for 10 years in secure storage. Occasionally, the dried blood spot …
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… and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is given as 1 dose or … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … care provider. Children less than 9 months of age People 60 years of age and older People with a history of thymus …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender differences Last updated … more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The effects of many years of abuse can be hard on a person's health. For older …
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… Shot protects for about 3 months. The implant works for 3 years. In some cases the implant can be used longer. … cons of IUDs Pros Cons Protects from pregnancy for 5 to 10 years, depending on the type. In some cases an IUD can be … Shot protects for about 3 months. The implant works for 3 years. In some cases the implant can be used longer. …
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… closes the skin over the surgery site. The metal pieces hold the bone together while it heals, and they stay in the … to return to your normal routine. It may take 6 months to 1 year for you to fully recover. Some people, especially older … risks that may happen, or may be noticed, months to years after the surgery. Some of these problems may happen …
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… to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, watery eyes, itchy … shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some …
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… to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, itching, watery eyes, … shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some …
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… pain/pressure caused by infection (such as the common cold, flu) or other breathing illnesses (such as hay fever, … shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some …
