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… the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It … the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first …
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… a health concern for: Pregnant women Developing babies Babies less than 6 months old The elderly Individuals with weakened immune …
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… for the health and well-being of both lactating parents and babies. If you choose to drink alcohol while feeding your …
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… active when children are distracted during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your baby before, during, and after the … before the immunization for babies up to and including 12 months of age Why? Research shows that this sweet tasting …
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… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme … worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight … child and increase the risk of heat-related illness Dress babies in one layer, with no hats or foot coverings, like …
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… and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … Childhood vaccines are safe …
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… over again. This is normal and may last for a few weeks or months. Be patient. Children may need to see, smell and … meals Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) … in emergencies (#69g) Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old (#69h) Iron-rich foods for babies …
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… to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 … sneezing, close face-to-face contact and through saliva. Babies and children can get sick by sharing soothers, …
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… to infants as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is given at the same time as other … face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing …
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… signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health care provider when they have a fever. During the first 3 months of life, babies are not always able to fight infections, so they need …
