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… the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is … b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of … have a fever or experience drowsiness, fussiness, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent crying and loss of appetite. …
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… as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is given at … drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or muscle soreness may also occur within … sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through activities …
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… common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early … and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they have … they grow, but issues become more difficult to correct at older ages. This is why it is important for all children to …
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… for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose … fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, chills, nausea, diarrhea and mild fever may also occur. Acetaminophen (e.g. …
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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … was given. Headache, fever, nausea, sore muscles or joints, diarrhea or allergic reactions (hives or swelling) may also … of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for …
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… disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 … you on. What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When hearing loss remains untreated in older …
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… as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They … a fever or experience crankiness, restlessness, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent crying or a loss of appetite. These … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. There is no need to delay getting immunized because …
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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 … crankiness, drowsiness, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. These reactions are mild and generally last 1 to 2 … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) …
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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 vaccine. The … reactions to the oral vaccine include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, or skin rash. Possible …
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… complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung … 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 …
