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… soreness. ASA (e.g. 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 … or Currently have a fever or stomach illness Children under 2 years of age should not receive the vaccine. What is …
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… or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 days apart. An extra … soreness. ASA (e.g. 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 …
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… soreness. ASA (e.g. 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 … their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits …
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… By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without having … may include a swollen abdomen, frequent vomiting, and bloody stools. Your baby could seem weak and irritable and … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. …
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… (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. … sexual contact or contact with a person’s broken skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth or nose, they … and jaundice or yellowing of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened immune systems …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … between dusk and dawn, use insect repellant on all exposed skin. The most effective repellants contain the ingredient … and doors. Use air conditioning when available Sleep under a small-mesh mosquito net that is intact with no tears …
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… contacts, caregivers and daycare staff of children under 5 years of age Doctors, nurses and others working in … is given by injection, usually as one dose. Children under 9 years of age who have never had an influenza vaccine … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For …
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… “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your … 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg Breastfeeding 19 and over N/A 9 mg mg = … with heavy menstrual bleeding may need extra iron. Frequent blood donors may need more iron depending on a variety of …
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… of influenza symptoms but are not recommended for children under 6 years old Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol ® ) or … ASA (e.g. 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 …
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… soreness. ASA (e.g. 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 …