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Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of … mumps, rubella and varicella. Children 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against these diseases may also …

Babys first foods

… offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … foods help improve your baby’s coordination and encourage self-feeding. Safe finger foods include: Cooked and … nut and seed butters Offer new textures as your baby gets older. Around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able …

Polio vaccine IPV

… Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For … discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits and …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… 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 … in which a child of this age may provide their own consent. Older children are given the opportunity to consent for …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For … Permanent complications of infection include brain damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection is …

Rubella

… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth … eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS … on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are immune to rubella before getting …

Burns and scalds in young children

… and still growing, so complications can be worse than in older individuals What are the potential consequences of a … the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than … new ointment every day until the burn is healed; if the damaged skin does not start to heal over the next 3 days, seek …

Facts about chickenpox

… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die … to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most …

Mumps

… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … conditions are temporary and rarely result in permanent damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… What are the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting … calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What can you do to reduce the risk of disease … touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After falling or touching the ground Right after leaving …