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Reye syndrome

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

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… often comes from the older woman's spouse, partner or adult children. For an older man, the abuse or neglect is more … more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The effects of … her significantly and for a long period of time On average, a woman tends to be smaller than a man, and she may …

Head lice

… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … The best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not … Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one person in the …

Toilet learning

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … How do I know my child is ready for toilet learning? Most children show interest in learning to use the toilet between … after bowel movements. This may be needed until preschool age. Teach girls to wipe from front to back Teach …

Pertussis whooping cough

… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older … cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent … baby teeth are not replaced by permanent teeth until the age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s … the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk …

Campylobacter infection

… Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms start an average of 2 to 5 days (range 1 to 10 days) after exposure to … File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure children, especially those who handle pets, wash their hands … control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you are a food handler, health care worker or …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions … used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of … year immunization visit? The immunizations given at 4 to 6 years of age are given in the upper arm. The numbing cream …

Financial abuse of older adults

… negatively impact the trust among family members. Adult children may not consider or realize that their actions are … Financial neglect may involve failing to pay rent or mortgage, medical insurance or bills. Who can experience … Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Difference Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and …

Typhoid vaccine

… of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form of …