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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 … after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get hepatitis B. Common … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful … language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months old Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The …
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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 … after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get meningococcal disease. … face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing …
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… get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially … swollen lymph nodes under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have … might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study, please …
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… complete antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … pills finish all of them. Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a …
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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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… Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the … after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get sick with Haemophilus … kiss or share things such as food, utensils and drinks. Babies and children can become sick through sharing …
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… count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth … and finish all the pills. Sexual partners from the last 2 months also need treatment. If you have not had a sexual … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with … after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get meningococcal disease. … faceto- face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing …
