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… as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is given at … crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or muscle soreness may also occur within 24 hours … sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through activities …
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… given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by … be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A …
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… affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made by darker skin Season: … D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months 400IU (10µg) 1000IU (25µg) …
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… from the sun’s rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection and a … also look for splash pads, waterparks, or pools that are age-appropriate Using a more open-aired stroller that has …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need … such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Those who are … cough, sore throat and fever. Other symptoms can include: Headache Decreased appetite Weakness Muscle soreness Chills …
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… iron do I need? The amount of iron you need depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 7 mg 7 mg 4 to 8 10 mg 10 mg … Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast milk should be fed a …
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… as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They … childhood immunizations. DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months 3rd … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. There is no need to delay getting immunized because …
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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … HBIg may include soreness where the immunization was given. Headache, fever, nausea, sore muscles or joints, diarrhea or … of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for …
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… vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 … swelling or redness where the shot was given. Fever, headache, rash, muscle pain and feeling unwell are also …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 … primary series of DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) …
