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… not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or infant younger than 7 days old. While the plane is taking off and … baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure … do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection … contact. The disease can result in severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines … netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months to 2 years of age live … blackflies. These products should not be used on children younger than 3 years old. It should not be applied more than …
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… garments and splints that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight … the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than … By implementing a mix of passive and active strategies, injuries can be prevented. Passive strategies: The hot water …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of … chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? … the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap … for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox … series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For … syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. Chickenpox can …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMRV … The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would … and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. …
