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… safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual … Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but they can reduce the risk Women who only use … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can occur after some vaccines. … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every 1,000 … of being exposed to measles can protect against measles infections or make the illness less severe. For more … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… women and their developing babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. … and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show no symptoms of a rash. Symptoms can appear … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and recover without feeling sick. What … vomiting, and swollen glands in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should my child see a …
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… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where … and behind the knees. Have someone help you check young children Regularly check household pets that go into tall … travelled outside of the province, and it is likely they contracted the disease in B.C. Not all ticks carry the bacteria …
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… It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the …
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… The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe … and serious complications, including death. Water-borne infections can spread when animal or human feces containing … iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term iodine use. Children and pregnant women are especially sensitive and …
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… system. If your baby has CF, they may have frequent chest infections and problems digesting food. which can result in … Treatment can help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, …
