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… 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 … discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits and …
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… brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from … and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear … like waiting rooms and emergency rooms. The doctor or triage nurse can make sure that you are taken into a closed …
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… The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or With risk … 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 …
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… who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information … discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits and …
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… 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 … Permanent complications of infection include brain damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection is …
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… vaccine given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy … those in the third trimester. As well, people at any stage of pregnancy who have chronic medical conditions are …
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… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth … eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS … on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are immune to rubella before getting …
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… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die … to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most …
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… disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than … of complications. Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the … 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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… to bacteria and decay. It also helps to repair the earliest stages of tooth decay. Where can fluoridation occur? …