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… from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living … facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… baby teeth are not replaced by permanent teeth until the age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s … Teething does not cause fevers. If your baby has a fever or diarrhea while teething, treat it as you would at any other … have any questions or concerns about your baby’s fever or diarrhea, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered nurse or …
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… cause permanent hearing loss. What are the speech and language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months old Startles or cries at loud …
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… put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of … it is removed. It is important to read and follow the package instructions carefully before using these products on …
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… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in …
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… even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection … who were immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … bacteria. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in …
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… A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. Ig works … to become pregnant  •Infants less than 12 months of age  •Those with a weakened immune system Ig works best if … of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older  •With a history of thrombosis  •With risk factors for …
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… have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also … B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates … infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get …
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… people may develop mild symptoms. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at … can start with symptoms, such as: Fever Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Muscle aches Headache Listeriosis can cause serious … and severe muscle aches. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have …
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… more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children have not had it. If the virus spreads, children … could result in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to … spreading to others. Put used tissues directly into the garbage. Wash your hands often. For more information, please …