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… of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose … protection against infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A … the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. … or those planning to become pregnant •Infants less than 12 months of age •Those with a weakened immune system Ig works …
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… with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most … researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… there is fecal incontinence and poor hygiene, such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth or rinsing dentures. You can …
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… an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? Babies get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… also spread from person-to-person in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who … treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. You may be … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth or rinsing dentures. You can …
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… eat well HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Health … children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby … (#69g) Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old (#69h) Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers …
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… for using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. … should be protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When … containing DEET may be considered. Talk with your health care provider about using DEET in this age group if you are …
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… pharmacy. You do not need a prescription from your health care provider to buy them. How do I use numbing creams and … outer section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. Age Where to put cream or patch 2 months Apply to both legs as shown. 4 months Apply to both …
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… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme … to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the past 6 weeks may be at a higher risk, … a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe …
