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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. … system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or …
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… The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine … C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver transplant Are inmates of a … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment includes …
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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for … provided free to people who have received a stem cell transplant. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations …
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… of foods that you may choose to offer your baby. When planning your baby’s meals and snacks, you can use these … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children HealthLink File #69i Iron-rich foods for babies and … Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you …
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… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … growth. There may be more snails and larvae around aquatic plants Use a pier or dock to enter the water to help reduce … may reduce some of the itchiness. Check with your health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common …
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… Blood or blood product transfusions, or organ transplant in countries where the blood supply is not tested for … less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail … scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, liver failure, liver cancer or the need for a …
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… of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, …
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… find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, and have a history of certain …
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… spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause … such as furniture, drapes and carpets, and in personal care products. Cleaning agents, paints, lacquers and …
