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… is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and recover without feeling sick. What … vomiting, and swollen glands in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should my child see a …
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… is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … inactivated polio vaccine can also be given to infants and children who have already received protection from … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin of an … Apply plain calamine lotion Take antihistamines. For children, consult your health care provider such as your …
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… to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. … system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or … may be given as early as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not …
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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine … A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those … of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, have no symptoms. Hepatitis A infection rarely …
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… Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases abdominal pain is severe and … and handle food, particularly ready-to-eat food Wash children's hands after they use the washroom and before they …
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… not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, may not have any symptoms. Even if a person does …
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… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to spread the virus for a longer period … pain, Runny nose, Sore throat, Extreme tiredness A cough Children may also experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. …
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… water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine … diluted juices or sports drinks, for 24 to 48 hours. In children, people with underlying medical conditions, and the … are no longer thirsty. Do not give this homemade drink to children under 12 years of age. Pre-packaged oral …