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… cleaned and serviced on a regular basis. Steam condensing under the hot tub or pool cover can be a perfect place for … the hot tub or pool is safely maintained and free from hazards, entrapments, and other dangers, including keeping … temperature well and overheat too quickly. Physical hazards Pool and hot tub users are always at risk of getting …
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… clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of … sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is not fully understood but there are known safer sleep practices that … of age. Place your baby on a firm surface that is free of hazards The safest place for your baby to sleep is in their …
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… the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It … The rotavirus vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first … By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without having …
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… surfaces. Look before you leap or dive in Shallow water, underwater logs or big rocks are dangerous when you dive or … not drink alcohol around water bodies. Be aware of suction hazards Never play around pool drains or skimmers. The … reach of a responsible person (at least 16 years old). Babies who cannot sit without support and cannot wear a PFD …
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… feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and … 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 = … babies are born with iron stores that will last about 6 months. Breast milk is the only food babies need until 6 …
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… There are 4 ways to take (measure) a temperature: Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral … signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health care provider when …
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… an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? Babies get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 … 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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… to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 … 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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… to infants as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is … to people: Born before 2002 who are 24 years of age and under who did not get a dose of vaccine on or after their … face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing …
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… enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I … or other option On a firm surface that is free from hazards like blankets, pillows and toys In a home that is … surface. Room sharing is recommended for the first 6 months and can protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome …
