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… What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like parasites … Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin of an …
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… herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus … a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. As a result, many people may not be aware that … Having a weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep …
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… provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with … within the family. Family caregivers may have personal problems including financial, mental health or substance … by keeping in touch, sharing old traditions and creating new ones. Focus on and cultivate activities that have …
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… vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It does not protect against diarrhea … in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. The bacteria …
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… vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if … is provided as 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 doses of the … best when it is given before being exposed to the virus Children in grade 6 only need 2 doses of the vaccine to be …
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… vaccine . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. The bacteria …
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… 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … is meningococcal B infection? Meningococcal B infection is caused by bacteria called meningococcal type B. It can cause …
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… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … is meningococcal C infection? Meningococcal C infection is caused by bacteria called meningococcal type C. It can cause … It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, bottles …
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… not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … Measles, also known as red measles, is a severe illness caused by the measles virus. It causes fever, rash, …
