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… The hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months … to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high … You may have headache, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These reactions are mild and generally last 1 to 2 …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 … primary series of DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against … crankiness, drowsiness, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. These reactions are mild and generally last 1 to 2 …
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… 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 infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every 1,000 cases) …
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… disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than … A cough Children may also experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Although infections from other viruses may have … of complications. Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the …
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… visit HealthLinkBC File #41j Typhoid vaccine . Traveller’s diarrhea and cholera vaccine Traveller's diarrhea and cholera are caused by 2 different types of … blood products. Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver damage. It is also the main cause of liver cancer, which can be …
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… explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the … . What is "mature minor consent"? A child under the age of 19 is called a "minor". "Mature minor consent" is the … is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of age and younger to give consent for their child to be immunized. …
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… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV … to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially sensitive to UV …
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… 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form of … reactions to the oral vaccine include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, or skin rash. Possible … adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant …
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… is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently … Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle … Reye syndrome include: Unusual sleepiness or lack of energy Diarrhea and rapid breathing in infants and toddlers …
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… the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older … new ointment every day until the burn is healed; if the damaged skin does not start to heal over the next 3 days, seek …