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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … Common problems include learning, memory, attention, language, social skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much … may help prevent future issues such as difficulty at school, mental health or other health concerns. Where can …
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… travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C … 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 … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the chickenpox vaccine 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 of age. For … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
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… diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout provides … . Here you’ll find vegetarian recipes for toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based … soy beverage. They’re not suitable alternatives for children under the age of 2. Only offer them if your child …
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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they … light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to … I get my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the night at least once a week. …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … that is effective and safe for your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are … for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … …
