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… the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… Darunavir - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 3 years due to the increased risk of serious … any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: How can you … at work, school, or home. Increase the risk of car crashes and violent behaviour. Cause you to develop an … for the legal drinking age where you live. Drinking at a younger age can affect a young person's general health, …
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… protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register … The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened … vaccine. Cases have occurred mainly in males 12-39 years of age. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. …
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… have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also … B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates … infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get …
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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … high risk for infection. This is especially true if you are younger than 65 years old when you receive the first dose of … any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …
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… Teaching Your Young Child About Consent On this page: Overview Overview Asking for consent means asking … about consent? Kids can start learning about consent at any age. For a younger child, that may mean learning about physical …
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… Teaching Older Children and Teens About Consent On this page: Overview Overview Asking for consent means asking … of drugs or alcohol or becomes unconscious. Someone is younger than the legal age of consent. Talk to your child about how to say no. It …
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… Botulinum Toxin (Botox) On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … to 1 week. The results may last from 3 to 4 months on average but sometimes up to 6 months. After that, you will begin … by Health Canada for treating frown lines in adults younger than 65. Botox injections also are frequently used …