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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well … hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and learning to read. Hearing also … it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often the first to notice if …
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… series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For … as a series of 2 doses to people 13 years of age or older who have not been immunized. They get the second dose … swelling where the vaccine was given. A mild fever and a rash, which looks like chickenpox but with fewer spots, can …
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… travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to phone … was given. Fever, headache, muscle soreness, nausea, a rash that looks like measles, and swelling of glands in the …
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… common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early … and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they have … they grow, but issues become more difficult to correct at older ages. This is why it is important for all children to …
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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 … properly, or who have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell … to sleep patterns, crankiness, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. These reactions are mild and generally go away in 1 to …
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… disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 … you on. What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When hearing loss remains untreated in older …
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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, 7 or 28 … or redness where the shot was given. Fever, headache, rash, muscle pain and feeling unwell are also common. Rare …
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… of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes … of fifth disease? Many of the symptoms, including fever, rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. … more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children have not had it. If the virus spreads, children …
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… It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola … hours after your child’s fever has gone away, the roseola rash develops. You will see small pink or red dots on your child’s neck, chest, and body. The rash may last for up to 2 days. One of the key features of …
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… The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially important for those at … infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted …
