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… For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … polysaccharide vaccine because it is not effective in young children. These children receive the pneumococcal …
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… strongly affected by exposure to metallic mercury? Infants, children and pregnant individuals have greater risk of … effects. This is because the body systems of infants and children are still growing and they have limited ability to …
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… dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … inactivated polio vaccine can also be given to infants and children who have already received protection from …
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… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, bottles …
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… 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, …
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… provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where … the arms and behind the knees. Have someone help you check young children Regularly check household pets that go into tall …
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… with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, … throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 …
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… For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage … vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which … Heart https://towardtheheart.com for information about drug poisoning recognition, prevention and B.C.’s Take Home …
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… a registered nurse or dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… swelling or redness where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … to protect your child by getting them immunized at a young age. For more information on immunizations, visit …
