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… as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth … defects. This is known as congenital varicella syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with …
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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) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby …
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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, … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and miscarriage. In its early stages, Japanese …
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… the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine immunizations. It is usually … facility. Teachers, staff and students in a childcare setting attended by a child with hepatitis B whose … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. … congenital rubella syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … 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 … face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the … kiss or share things such as food, utensils and drinks. Babies and children can become sick through sharing …
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… cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can also be burned by … of date. Do I need to take extra precautions to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially …
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… if they have their own seat Can I travel by air with my baby? Do not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or … MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as young as 6 months of age. Infants usually receive this vaccine at 12 … medications available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent …
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… adults. They may not know the words angry, sad, happy or scared, but they will experience these feelings. Value … wrong.” Notice cues that say distress You cannot spoil a baby with too much attention. Do not ignore distress cues … to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell us that babies whose cries are responded to right away cry less …
