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… For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … spread through saliva. For example, by kissing or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, sport …
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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 … the body, so make sure your child drinks lots of fluids. Food is less important. If your child is hungry, then eating …
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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 … the stool of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due to …
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… (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such … coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the …
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… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human milk if you’re able to, until … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with … in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience …
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… objects and surfaces contaminated with the virus. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the … into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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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 … become sick through activities such as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, and mouth …
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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 … become sick through activities such as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth …
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… PDF Document English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s … for religious or cultural reasons Start to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
