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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. For … or received other blood products within the past 12 months Had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help … Congenital Rubella Syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in …
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… milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer … your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest Helps your baby’s … nurse or dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care …
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… Document Vietnamese Your child’s experiences in the early months and years of life affect their health and well-being … parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. Understanding child development can help you know what to … familiar people Laughs and squeals when happy By 6 months understands that an object still exists even if they can’t …
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… over again. This is normal and may last for a few weeks or months. Be patient. Children may need to see, smell and … and preparing meals Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) …
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… get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially … long-term care and assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care … swollen lymph nodes under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have …
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… warts. The vaccine is provided as 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 … ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For … their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits …
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… sound before the next breath. This cough can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For … their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits …
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… health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the soil underneath the building. It can move through cracks in the … Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. … (PDF 220 KB) or look under ‘home inspection services’ in your local phone …
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… should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The vaccine is given to babies as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood … 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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… that increase the risk of a fall at home include tripping hazards, such as clutter and inadequate lighting … have taken at least five medications within the last six months, you may be able to receive Medication Review … in case of a future fall. A hip protector is pants or underwear with pads designed to prevent hip fractures …