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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, please visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . … scratching by trimming fingernails, and wear gloves at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce …
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… This cough can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is …
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… Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should rest in bed until the … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … Food is less important. If your child is hungry, then eating is fine; but if your child does not have an appetite, …
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… forms of iGAS infection cause streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis. Less commonly, GAS can … is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … see HealthLinkBC File #60 Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) . Scarlet fever usually starts with a red …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms … of certain coastal areas, and the disease can be spread by eating raw or undercooked seafood and shellfish. What other …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is … with the stool of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is … with an infected person, by drinking contaminated water, or eating raw or under-cooked shellfish contaminated with …
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… if you have a fever Get plenty of rest Use an ice pack or heating pad for a swollen or painful jaw. Be sure to place a … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . For more …
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… Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce … sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related … Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies should always be placed on their …
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… infant death. The first is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly … Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies who sleep on their backs are at … of your baby’s neck, and take off a layer if your baby is sweating or appears flushed. The temperature of the room …
