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… it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes … This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at … 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. These are given at the same time as other childhood …
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… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. … a tissue or their inner arm where the elbow flexes. Encourage your child to throw tissues directly in the garbage after use and to wash their hands again. Your child may …
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… as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on average concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. … on many factors including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. People may … in the morning before using water will generally show any problems. If your home was built before 1989, your plumbing …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … show interest in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may want to …
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… such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, … machines Vehicle exhaust infiltrating from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even … Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung irritation …
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… smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, such as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia … to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How … suffer more from chronic coughing, wheezing and breathing problems Second-hand smoke can cause fluid to build up in …
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… include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 … such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu made with calcium sulfate Canned fish with bones …
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… Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned fish with bones, … as salmon and rainbow trout, cow’s milk, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), egg yolk, soft margarine Healthy …
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… light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to … my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the night at least once a week. Waking at … between 18 months to 2 years and then decreases over time. Ages 1 to 3 years are also a time when children discover and …
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… Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. Mumps: Protection against mumps requires proof of … the recommended number of doses of mumps vaccine for your age. People born between 1957 and 1969 need 1 dose of mumps … babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with damage to their sight, hearing, heart and brain. Rubella …
