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… Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … longer than 3 minutes or if the child is younger than 6 months If your child has had a seizure, even a brief one, …
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… cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can also be burned by … How can I protect my child from sun exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours … my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially sensitive to UV radiation and …
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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 … Men-C Vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 12 months The vaccine may also be given to …
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… The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, … dose of vaccine, called a booster, should be given 12 to 24 months later if you continue to travel or work in areas that … during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 months during the rest of the year. What are the benefits of …
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… A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free …
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… The rotavirus vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 months. The rotavirus vaccine is given at the same time as …
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… 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 months of age if they have any of the following medical … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
