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… vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 … Symptoms may include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion and other changes in behavior. … adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant …
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… seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not … the seizure lasts longer than 3 minutes or if the child is younger than 6 months If your child has had a seizure, even …
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… is given in grade 6 because: The vaccine works better at a younger age. Preteens make more antibodies after getting the vaccine … doses of the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened immune …
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… fever vaccination centres in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: … adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant … fever vaccine (#41i) Typhoid vaccine (#41j) Traveller’s diarrhea and cholera vaccine (#41k) … Yellow fever vaccine …
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… viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea). Several different influenza vaccines are … at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for … Headache Muscle or joint soreness Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Chills Babies and young children may be irritable, …
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… the following symptoms: an upset stomach, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, cramping, chills … may occur if you lose too much fluid from vomiting and diarrhea and do not drink enough fluids. This is called … source. For example, shellfish may be contaminated by sewage water before they are harvested. Is there a treatment? …
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… series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, … 6 students who have received 2 doses of the vaccine at a younger age do not need any more doses. Grade 6 students who …
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… for the entire trip and keep them in your carry-on luggage. Carry all prescriptions with you Wear a medical alert … health feature. How can I prevent or treat traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller’s diarrhea can be more severe in pregnancy. It can also pose a …
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… use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years of age, because it is hard for them to … fever and signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen …
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… travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children … 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely available) and will …
