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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. … MMR vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 12 months 2nd dose 4 to 6 years The MMR vaccine is also … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… touching, unlike traditional thermometers that require physical contact. NCITs are considered more susceptible to … (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health care provider when they have a fever. During the first 3 months of life, babies are not always able to fight …
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… or received other blood products within the past 12 months Had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
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… It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … options with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent … the release of the egg and prepare the body to support the growth of a fetus. Hormonal contraception helps prevent …
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… Too much caffeine can: Disrupt sleep and impact mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood … drinks are not needed for most children and teens who are physically active. Water is the best source of hydration. …
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… *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … receive the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine beginning at 2 months of age. There is no need to delay getting immunized …
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… given 4 to 8 weeks apart. The third dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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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 … Residents and staff of institutions caring for people with developmental challenges where there is ongoing infection …
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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 …
