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… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, …
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… bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than … in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been … with someone with pertussis can be given an antibiotic to prevent the disease. This includes infants less than 1 year …
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… Why is hand washing important? Washing your hands and your child’s hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs. … seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) … outdoors Play with pets or animals It is important to help young children wash their hands to make sure it is done …
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… Vietnamese Swimming injuries, drownings and deaths are preventable by following simple safety rules. These rules … few centimetres of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need constant supervision by … reach of a responsible person (at least 16 years old). Babies who cannot sit without support and cannot wear a PFD …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a …
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… can be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … sex with men are at higher risk of outbreaks. How can I prevent spreading shigellosis? Proper hygiene and safe food …
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… throat, and dizziness. This is more likely to occur with babies and the elderly. Severe illness is very rare and … 2 or 3 days, or if dehydration is a concern. How can you prevent infection with the virus? There is no vaccine or … makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Throw out any food that has …
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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 … being immunized can spread the virus from the vaccine. To prevent spreading it to others, cover the rash until the … Congenital Rubella Syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in …
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… receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a … sick. It is recommended not to travel with an infant or a young child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more information on preventing …
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… Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they … enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I …
