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… used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of … it is removed. It is important to read and follow the package instructions carefully before using these products on … your appointment, outline the edges of the patch or bandage covering the cream with a pen. This will show your …
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… facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For …
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… your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most vaccines need to be given as more than 1 dose, or … for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to begin building protection against whooping cough. … infancy after 3 doses. The 4th dose given at 18 months of age is a booster dose to provide protection to last until …
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… exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 Lower … hands and feet Fatigue, weakness, and malaise Feeling light-headed or dizziness Headache Disorientation Peeing less, and urine is very dark …
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… all milk sold to the public must be pasteurized and packaged in a licensed dairy plant. Only vitamins A and D may be … than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the … pasteurized. Milk that you buy must be pasteurized and packaged at a licensed dairy plant. Be cautious of raw milk from …
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… the presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin … swimmer’s itch may be present. Not all beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, …
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… baby teeth are not replaced by permanent teeth until the age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s … of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth … The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying adult tooth. The baby tooth or teeth may …
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… to babies as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood vaccines … b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) Vaccine . Hepatitis B Vaccine Child’s Age at Immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months 3rd … B and its complications, including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get …
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… Symptoms of TSS include flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle soreness. These symptoms will develop … using tampons, a menstrual cup or after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What … you can prevent TSS by: Following the directions on package inserts, including directions on cleaning and …
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… infection. Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often … often far greater than you would expect from the wound or injury. The pain can sometimes occur at a distance from the … in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a bandage. How is it treated? Antibiotics are an important part of …