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… house or yard. This allows your toddler to sit on the potty quickly when they feel the urge to go. If your child won’t …
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… where there is measles disease or are known to have been in contact with someone with measles. (these children … immune to rubella Older children and adults who have not been immunized or do not have evidence of immunity to … 1970 and know you did not have measles disease and have not been immunized, you can get 1 dose of the vaccine. This is …
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… As you introduce solid foods to your baby, there are many things you can do to make sure your baby gets enough iron.  …
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… into the enclosure with the animals Let your child pick up things off the ground Let your child kiss or snuggle the … Do not forget the palms, backs of hands, fingers, fingertips and nails Rinse hands well for 10 seconds under warm …
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… specified when the vaccine is approved. After a vaccine has been approved for use, its safety is monitored. Every batch … care provider’s office for 15 minutes after your child has been immunized. Your health care provider is prepared to …
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… Are fetal ultrasounds safe? Medical 2D ultrasound has been used in pregnancy for over 50 years. Many studies have been done to determine if a medical ultrasound is safe. There have been millions of prenatal ultrasounds over the past few …
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… of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … A history of thrombosis or risk factors for thrombosis Been immunized against measles, mumps, rubella or chickenpox …
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… referred to as gypsy moth. Originally from Europe, it has been found in Canada for over 100 years but has not been established in Western regions. The life cycle of the …
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… safe? Yes. Ig is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are … since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, …
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… limited to local skin reactions where numbing creams have been applied. These include paleness, redness or swelling of … Watch your child closely once the cream or patch has been applied. Bandages and patches can be a choking hazard …