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… affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is …
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… and rub your hands together to create lather. To help children wash their hands, sing the alphabet song Rinse …
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… found on about 5% of people. Of those people, most show no signs of infection. In hospitals, where MRSA infections can … for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song). …
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… reduce the risk of falls or the baby becoming trapped Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the adults …
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… bulletins in January and again in March or early April. Signs are posted around all treatment areas at least 48 hours before spraying begins, and signs are updated at least 24 hours before the second and …
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… to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 … soreness, swelling or redness at the injection site. Some children may have a fever or experience drowsiness, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… night. This is normal. Feed your baby when you notice early signs of hunger. For example, your baby may: Bring their … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … likely to have a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 …
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… Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such … You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of ibuprofen …
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… at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant … residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, …
