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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: Balance problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk … Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical … are similar, although vCJD usually occurs before the age of 30. vCJD is sometimes called human mad cow disease, …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… different locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. … difficulties Blindness and deafness Paralysis Behaviour problems Death How can I protect my baby from SBS? If your …

Immune Globulin

… 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 … The risk of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With risk …

Reye syndrome

… is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently … Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle aches. …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, many of these disorders can cause severe developmental delay, other health problems and even sudden infant death. In B.C., there are … detects over 80% of disorders even at less than 24 hours of age. Early detection is important if your child has one of …

Pertussis whooping cough

… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been … cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to …

Fibre and Your Health

… full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 19 g 19 g 4 to 8 25 g 25 g 9 … 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your … such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% milk and plain … can prevent your child from developing a healthy relationship with food. Involve your child in preparing food Start …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes … This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at … 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. These are given at the same time as other childhood …

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. … a tissue or their inner arm where the elbow flexes. Encourage your child to throw tissues directly in the garbage after use and to wash their hands again. Your child may …