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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is … the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected person. This can …
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… any of the following: Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat … auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree or grass pollen allergies … raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food allergy syndrome. OAS can lead …
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… globulin? Tetanus immune globulin (TIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against the bacteria that cause … of tetanus immune globulin? TIg provides immediate, short-term protection against infection. It can prevent … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… matter. The virus can stay for up to several weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that … time. Pregnant people who become infected with the virus shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 minutes. How … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . What …
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… Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. HBIg … of hepatitis B immune globulin? HBIg provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. It can … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… them comfortable. Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Having …
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… against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For information on Reye syndrome, visit … coronavirus. Symptoms of COVID-19 can include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, tiredness and loss of …
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… vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against the virus that causes rabies. … which is almost always fatal. RabIg provides immediate, short-term protection against infection with the rabies … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… breastfeeding, feed your baby more often. Keep fingernails short and clean, and cover hands with gloves or socks at … to anyone under 20 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . What is …
