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… Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal … pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, … labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
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… from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living … facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a … 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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… Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure that … do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s … is now preferred over DEET for children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are …
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… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in …
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… Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal … pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
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… use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear or, if … can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza vaccine …
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… A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. Ig works … to become pregnant •Infants less than 12 months of age •Those with a weakened immune system Ig works best if … of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With risk factors for …
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… they can develop a heat-related illness much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your … child fluid replacement products like Pedialyte 1 year and older Give your child fluid replacement products, such as … fluid replacement drink if your child is 2 years and older . These drinks are better than water for rehydration …
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… It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For …
