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… risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to … weakened influenza viruses and may cause mild influenza symptoms, but these are much milder than those due to … infection. Symptoms may include a runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat and fever. Other symptoms can include: …
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… soreness or swelling where the vaccine was given. Mild symptoms may occur in some people after getting the vaccine, … Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore throat and/or hoarseness) after getting an … about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may be able …
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… at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant … redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Other symptoms, that may last 1 to 2 days, can include: Fever … syndrome (ORS). Symptoms of ORS include red eyes, a cough and/or sore throat and/or hoarseness. Acetaminophen …
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… vaccine that was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate … and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection spreads by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. It may … by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or …
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… People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened … last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, speak with … be found in some cosmetics, skin care products, laxatives, cough syrups and bowel preparation products for colonoscopy. …
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… foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting … higher risk foods Some types of foods are higher risk for children 5 and under. Avoid serving: Unpasteurized milk and …
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… tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of urethritis can include: Clear or …
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… Q fever, psittacosis, toxoplasmosis and worms. What are the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach … right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, seniors and people with a …
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… in this water. However, some individuals (such as young children) may be less careful, or may be unaware of the … The toxins can concentrate on plant surfaces. What are the symptoms of exposure to cyanobacteria? Cyanobacteria can … Some can affect the nervous and respiratory systems. Symptoms are visible shortly after exposure. Others affect …
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… provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where … to remove the whole tick as soon as possible. What are the symptoms of tick-related diseases? If you have the following symptoms within days or weeks after being bitten by a tick, …
