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… numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions … outer section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at … suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of … Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or infant formula mixed with well water, …
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… There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal … is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout … appointments or to treatment, or offer childcare for other children Offer to go along to the next prenatal appointment …
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… Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at … of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against chickenpox … cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver …
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… to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 … soreness, swelling or redness at the injection site. Some children may have a fever or experience drowsiness, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the … contagious disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. … 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. …
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… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through …
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… rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, bottles …
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… iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term iodine use. Children and pregnant women are especially sensitive and … cleaning raw vegetables and fruit, as well as making baby formula Drink mixes such as juice concentrates or drink … Weakened Immune Systems HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula … …
