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… language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months old Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or smiles when spoken to Makes cooing sounds 4 to 6 months old Moves head in direction of sounds Pays attention … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The …
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… caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … does not have an appetite, it is ok for them to miss a few meals Antibiotics cannot cure roseola. If your health care …
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… said Nathan had a stroke, likely from having chickenpox 6 months earlier. Nathan had not had the chickenpox vaccine. … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50c … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and the first dose … and kissing Using the same dishes or cutlery or sharing meals Breastfeeding or chestfeeding, unless the nipples are …
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… about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know … and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age …
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… shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies infected with the virus usually have a … infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, foot and mouth disease can spread easily in … carefully practice proper hand hygiene for several weeks or months after your child feels better. For more information …
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… tip with petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) Place your baby on their back with their knees bent Gently insert the … (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health care provider when they have a fever. During the first 3 months of life, babies are not always able to fight …
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… infection Eat very slowly (longer than 30 minutes) or leave meals uneaten Avoid or change certain foods to make … when eating or drinking Increased chest congestion after meals What to do to reduce the risk of choking or … or snack Dentures are checked and fixed in place before meals Meals are supervised for someone with a risk of …
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… in a vaccine is similar to that in the infant formula a baby may drink in a day. Formaldehyde – Some vaccines are … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The … and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age …
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… swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. … hepatitis B antibody levels should be tested 1to 6 months after completion of the vaccine series. Hepatitis B …
