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… Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of … Influenza can lead to serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have … Fact: Because the influenza virus strains change most years, you need to get immunized each year to be protected …
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… a area where this applies.) Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. Know where the nearest exit is located. If you live … Safety: Preventing Burns Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… potassium Age Daily potassium intake (in milligrams) 1–3 years 2,000 mg 4–8 years 2,300 mg Females, 9–13 years 2,300 mg Males, 9–13 years 2,500 mg Females, 14–18 …
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… (such as young children, pregnant women, seniors 65 years and older, and people with certain medical conditions) … vaccine free of charge. Pharmacists can immunize people 4 years of age and older with injectable vaccines and 2 years and older with nasal spray influenza vaccine. Getting …
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… 1000IU (25µg) 6-12 months 400IU (10µg) 1500IU (38µg) 1-3 years 600IU (15µg) 2500IU (63µg) 4-8 years 600IU (15µg) 3000IU (75µg) 9-70 years* 600IU (15µg) 4000IU (100µg) Over 70 years 800IU …
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… Kitchen. Here you’ll find vegetarian recipes for toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based … to offer human milk with complementary foods until 2 years of age or older If you follow a vegan eating pattern, … child’s health and growth Offer soy-based formula until 2 years of age The vitamin D in some soy-based formulas comes …
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… at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form … vaccine provides protection against typhoid for about 7 years but provides the best protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you …
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… doctor for a referral. Ask your teen's counsellor about parenting classes. You can learn skills that may help you … doctor for a referral. Ask your teen's counsellor about parenting classes. You can learn skills that may help you …
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