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… armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What … use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear or, if …
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… your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their … In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly … advance preparation is enough for most school age children. Older children may benefit from longer preparation time, but …
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… diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout provides … following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A … to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made with little …
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… common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a … seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … who have a febrile seizure will have another one. The older the child is when they have a febrile seizure the less …
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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 … hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children older than 12 years . Use an insect repellent containing 30% …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? … travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. …
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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 … properly, or who have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell …
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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 … b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of …
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… aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths … fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term … Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for people who … from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy …
