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… are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With … 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 …
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… bed, such as pillows, toys, heavy blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What … Some babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What … SIDS. Breastfeeding also helps protect your baby from many childhood illnesses. Breastfeeding is easier when you share …
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… such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, … 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 …
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… result in miscarriage, poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can experience eye … infant also helps reduce the severity of the disease as the child grows. How can I avoid getting toxoplasmosis? You can …
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… are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or With … 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 …
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… the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma … out why a baby is crying; sometimes it is not so easy. Developmentally, it is normal for babies to cry more and for … you received at the hospital. For mothers that did not give birth at a hospital in British Columbia, you can receive the …
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… tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the effects of repeated sun exposure to show. UV … of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the sun are vulnerable to the … bed use starts before 35 years of age. In British Columbia, children under the age of 18 are banned from using tanning …
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… vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … 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 …
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… between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have …
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… Why is hand washing important? Washing your hands and your child’s hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs. … other objects in our daily lives carry germs. Wiping your child’s nose or changing a diaper is a common way to get … wash my hands? To properly wash your hands, or your child’s hands, follow the steps below: Remove rings or other …
