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… bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually …
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… are most common in infants less than 12 months of 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 …
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… they grow, but issues become more difficult to correct at older ages. This is why it is important for all children to … should be supervised Keep your child or toddler away from older children who are playing with sharp objects Teach … harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large …
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… side effects and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients can be … about being tested for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI), and that you are living with HCV Do not …
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… vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … disease caused by infection with a virus. While some polio infections show no symptoms, others can result in paralysis …
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… of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. There is no need to delay getting immunized because … disease caused by infection with a virus. While most polio infections show no symptoms, others can result in paralysis …
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… for free. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: …
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… to 5 days and symptoms can last as long as 2 weeks. Repeat infections are usually worse. People become more sensitive …
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… put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … (A & B to one arm only) Numbing creams can also be used in older children and adults. How do I safely use numbing products and are there …
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… is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use of RabIg. Since blood screening … testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people … of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or With risk factors for …
