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Roseola

… It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola … 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 your health care provider. For …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of … mumps, rubella and varicella. Children 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against these diseases may also …

Toilet learning

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … show interest in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show … on the toilet, allow them to go in their diaper to prevent constipation. Children differ in their willingness to give …

Polio vaccine IPV

… 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 your health care provider. For … discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits and …

Measles

… brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from … and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear … like waiting rooms and emergency rooms. The doctor or triage nurse can make sure that you are taken into a closed …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or With risk … 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 your health care provider. For …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems … difficulties can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and constipation. They can also affect a person’s quality of …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… 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 your health care provider. For … Permanent complications of infection include brain damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection is …

Iron in Foods

… The amount of iron you need each day depends on your age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and … (1/2 cup) 1.5 to 2.1 Potato, baked with skin 1 medium 1.9 Bagel ½ bagel 1.9 Seaweed, agar (dried) 8 g (1/2 cup) 1.7 … Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and your …

Rubella

… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth … eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS … on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are immune to rubella before getting …