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Hand foot and mouth disease

… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases occur mainly in the …
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Facts about influenza the flu

… complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung …
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Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through activities such as kissing, …
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HTLV-1 Virus

… The virus is also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of …
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Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through activities such as kissing, …
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Group A streptococcal infections

… infections result in TSS. It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic …
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Febrile seizures fever seizures

… who have a febrile seizure will have another one. The older the child is when they have a febrile seizure the less … File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults . Image … Febrile seizures fever seizures …
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Immune Globulin

… of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older  •With a history of thrombosis  •With risk factors for … completely with no lasting damage to the liver. Some older adults or people with other medical conditions may …
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Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … (A & B to one arm only) Numbing creams can also be used in older children and adults. How do I safely use numbing products and are there …
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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What can you do to reduce the risk of disease … the petting zoo or open farm Make sure there are enough adults to supervise children Teach your child how to wash …