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… from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living … 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 …
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… also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most … infections? Strep throat starts suddenly with a high fever, headache, swollen red throat and tonsils, swollen lymph … site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small cut, insect bite or bruise. For more …
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… put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … 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 …
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… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (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 as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in …
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… is toxic and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared … use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear or, if …
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… even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection … who were immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … in the arm where the vaccine was given. You may also have headache, fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, nausea, …
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… A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. Ig works … to become pregnant •Infants less than 12 months of age •Those with a weakened immune system Ig works best if … of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With risk factors for …
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… have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also … B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates … infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get …
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… more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children have not had it. If the virus spreads, children … could result in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to … of liquids to prevent dehydration Reduce fever, and relieve headache and joint pain with acetaminophen or ibuprofen …
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… It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola … 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 …
