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… 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine childhood vaccines. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors … your exposure to the lead. If you are concerned about your child’s or your own current or past exposures to lead, you …
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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand …
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… as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of … Speak with your health care provider if you or your child has had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… and complications from malaria if you are pregnant, a young child or have a weakened immune system. Malaria increases … for adults HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… can also spread from person-to-person in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where there is poor hygiene. These children can also spread the infection to other people in …
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… where there is fecal incontinence and poor hygiene, such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These children can also spread the infection to other people in …
