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… use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years of age, because it is hard for them to … or irritable Has a fever and signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 …
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… 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 conditions: No … to sleep patterns, crankiness, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. These reactions are mild and generally go away in 1 to …
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… 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 … have diarrhea, crankiness, stomach pain, gas or an itchy rash after immunization. In some countries outside of …
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… not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or infant younger than 7 days old. While the plane is taking off and … do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s … mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as young as 6 months of age. Infants usually receive this vaccine at 12 months of …
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… This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both … a medical condition or medication, you can develop a skin rash or severe burn even from limited UV exposure. Avoid … by clothing or a hat. Do not use sunscreen on children younger than 6 months. How can I protect my eyes? Sunglasses …
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… vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, … or redness where the shot was given. Fever, headache, rash, muscle pain and feeling unwell are also common. Rare …
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… explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the … . What is "mature minor consent"? A child under the age of 19 is called a "minor". "Mature minor consent" is the … is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of age and younger to give consent for their child to be immunized. …
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… Vietnamese What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like … the presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin … swimmer’s itch may be present. Not all beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, …
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… the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older … new ointment every day until the burn is healed; if the damaged skin does not start to heal over the next 3 days, seek …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza vaccine …
