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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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… *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 …
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… is available at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially … risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age …
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… The rotavirus vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 months. The rotavirus vaccine is given at the same time as …
