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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would … cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver … Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth defects. This is known as …
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… and stored in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing … time. You should know what the number is and not exceed it. Children and supervision Children must be supervised at all times. Most hot tub or …
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… vaccine . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … close face-to-face contact and through saliva. Babies and children can get sick by sharing soothers, bottles, or toys …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … A pregnant woman with chickenpox can pass it to her baby before birth. People with chickenpox can spread the … juice and soup, especially if there is a fever. If your baby is breastfeeding, feed your baby more often. Keep …
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… vaccine does not contain the hepatitis B vaccine because children completed their hepatitis B vaccine series in … redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may have a fever or experience crankiness, … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and the first dose … vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which …
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… of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the sun are vulnerable to the … bed use starts before 35 years of age. In British Columbia, children under the age of 18 are banned from using tanning … not covered by clothing or a hat. Do not use sunscreen on children younger than 6 months. How can I protect my eyes? …
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… make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. … and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, mumps or … Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth defects. This is known as …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for … influenzae Type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) Vaccine . If your baby has been started on a primary series of DTaP-IPV-Hib, … After completing the primary series of DTaP-IPV-Hib, your baby should receive a booster dose of DTaP-IPV-Hib at 18 …
