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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib … Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined … influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine at 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against … . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen that is not working …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? … The vaccine can be given to people who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus …
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… vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to … may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 years. Children 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of …
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… identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their … grasping, holding and throwing things. During the preschool years, children further develop vision skills needed for … Treatment needs to commence (i.e within the early childhood years. If untreated, the child's brain develops a clear …
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… during pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years of age. People enrolled in the program are visited by … social/financial, or housing challenges such as lone parenting, less than grade 12, low income, homeless Please … Having a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby Developing your parenting skills and preparation for childbirth Building a …
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… occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act … common practice is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of age and younger to give consent for their child to …
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