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… vaccine that was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate … The Tdap vaccine offered in grade 9 is a booster dose for children who were immunized against these diseases at a … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened … under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… directions exactly. Some treatments may not be suitable for children, pregnant people or those who are breastfeeding or … may recommend applying the cream to the head and scalp of children or elderly people. If applying scabies treatment to … members should receive treatment at the same time. Children may return to school or daycare after they have …
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… white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect … invasive GAS infections result in TSS. It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or … personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. Pregnant …
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… and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the …
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… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the …
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… lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … child development programs, may help support families and children. Examples of available services include: Key … services and groups for parents / caregivers, and their children with FASD. For more information on these and other …
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… a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some … come in three main forms: Liquid: recommended for children under 4 years of age but can be used for all ages … **Fortified plant-based beverages are not recommended for children under 2 years of age For more information …
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… risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who can understand the …
