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Reye syndrome

… Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such … under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the …

Facts about chickenpox

… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or …

Tick bites and disease

… get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where … and behind the knees. Have someone help you check young children Regularly check household pets that go into tall …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is … mineral, especially iron and vitamin A, unless your health care provider tells you to. High doses of some vitamins and minerals can be toxic. Talk to your health care provider before you take any supplements or herbal …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… vaccine is not part of the routine schedule of childhood immunizations. For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities The vaccine is also free …

Polio vaccine IPV

… booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and are at increased risk of exposure to polio … in an area of the world where polio still occurs and health care workers, including laboratory workers, who may be … is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related … as possible Do not point a fan directly at your infant or child as this can dehydrate them. Fans may not help prevent …

Emergency contraception EC

… inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of unprotected … hours of taking the progestin-only ECP, contact your health care provider because you may need to take another dose. If … periods If you choose to have an IUD inserted, your health care provider will discuss this with you. Can anyone use …

HIV and HIV tests

… a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not … with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing needles, … 2 weeks. The second type of HIV test is a called a point-of-care (POC) test using a drop of blood taken from your …

Safe sleeping for babies

… death . Share this information with anyone who may take care of your baby; it is important for all parents, … of alcohol, medications or other drugs. For families choosing to bedshare, the risk can be reduced: Ensure that … reduce the risk of falls or the baby becoming trapped Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the adults …