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… risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is …
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… complications. Complications and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most infants infected at birth will develop chronic infection. …
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… problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems … before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands right after touching animals. Many …
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… vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which … of appetite and jaundice or yellowing of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened … adults will develop chronic HBV infection, whereas more infants infected at birth will likely develop chronic …
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… **Fortified plant-based beverages are not recommended for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy …
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… or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic …
