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… should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to infants as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
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… or work in a hot environment People who are pregnant Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make … perinatal population during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (#35b) …
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… vaccine that was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate … damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. The bacteria spreads easily when someone coughs, … months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. What are the possible …
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… for meningococcal C disease is routinely provided to infants and a vaccine that protects against meningococcal … 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given … 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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… reduce the risk of falls or the baby becoming trapped Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the adults …
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… to the vaccine, giving you better protection from disease. Children are naturally exposed to aluminum in the … the use of vaccines containing thimerosal and harm to children. These studies are posted at the Institute of … or in cells taken from eggs (MMR and MMRV vaccines). Children with egg allergies can be safely immunized with …
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… is called methemoglobinemia. When this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies … 6 months are particularly at risk, although breast-fed infants have less exposure to nitrate than bottle-fed … suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of …
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… hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant formula can be prepared one bottle … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, … care provider. Too much iron can be harmful, especially for infants and children. Always keep iron supplements, including …
