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… baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure … taking part in outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, wear long sleeves and pants, and use insect repellant on all … are not recommended for use with children younger than 2 years of age. However, when children aged 6 months to 2 years …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your …
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… a by-product have the greatest exposure. People who live near these industries and other point sources can also be … Shortness of breath Irritation of the nasal passage, throat and eyes Symptoms may be worse in cold weather, which … other parts of the body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory diseases, including emphysema and …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the polio … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health …
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… that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula … germs that could make your baby sick.   Artificial nipples wear down over time. Throw away nipples that are cracked, … to drink too much or too little and can also cause choking, ear infections and tooth decay (cavities) How often should I …
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… of small blisters or red bumps. After these blisters appear they often burst, and fluid seeps out. When the fluid … The rash will spread if not treated. This rash usually appears around the nose, mouth, and other parts of the face. It can also appear
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C … may also be given to people: Born before 2002 who are 24 years of age and under who did not get a dose of vaccine on … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles … shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health …
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… illness usually have flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, sore muscles and tiredness. Glands in the … The woman may not have symptoms, but infection of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born with …
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… people. They are also normally found in the mouth and the throat, the female genital tract and on skin around the anal … VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for weeks or even years, and may clear the bacteria from their bodies without treatment. …