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… directions exactly. Some treatments may not be suitable for children, pregnant people or those who are breastfeeding or … may recommend applying the cream to the head and scalp of children or elderly people. If applying scabies treatment to … members should receive treatment at the same time. Children may return to school or daycare after they have …
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… white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect … invasive GAS infections result in TSS. It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or … personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. Pregnant …
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… contact such as kissing, using the toilet or preparing food. In order for the disease to spread, there has to be …
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… and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the …
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… lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … child development programs, may help support families and children. Examples of available services include: Key … services and groups for parents / caregivers, and their children with FASD. For more information on these and other …
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… negatively impact the trust among family members. Adult children may not consider or realize that their actions are … and then uses the money for their own benefit Adult children who use a parent's pension and then makes the … parents’ money or property. Older parents and their grown children may use banking machines or joint accounts …
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… done in many developing countries. Parents or guardians of children born in or adopted from these countries should consider HIV testing for their children. Speak to your health care provider for more …
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… as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the …
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… swelling or redness where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
