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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine childhood vaccines. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or … 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 designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors … your exposure to the lead. If you are concerned about your child’s or your own current or past exposures to lead, you …
Health topics
… consequences of being pregnant while infected or having a child born with congenital syphilis. Screening should be … consequences of being pregnant while infected or having a child born with congenital syphilis. Screening should be …
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… your heartbeat. It can be scary to learn that you or your child has a heart murmur. But heart murmurs are very common, especially in children, and are usually harmless. These normal murmurs are … when you have an innocent murmur. They usually go away as children grow. Adults can have innocent murmurs too. Murmurs …
Medications
… increase your risk for side effects. It is recommended that children and teenagers, who need to use salmeterol to treat … combination salmeterol/fluticasone product. Check with your child's doctor to see if this product is the right product for your child. In patients with asthma, this medication should not …
Medications
… the nose). This medication may temporarily slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. However, poorly … can also slow down growth. See the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked. During pregnancy, this … To help prevent osteoporosis later in life, encourage children to exercise and eat a healthy diet (including …
Medications
… the nose). This medication may temporarily slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. However, poorly … can also slow down growth. See the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked. During pregnancy, this … To help prevent osteoporosis later in life, encourage children to exercise and eat a healthy diet (including …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … especially weight loss. This medication may slow down a child's growth. The doctor may recommend temporarily … from time to time to reduce this risk. Monitor your child's weight and height. Consult your doctor or pharmacist …
Medications
… (such as confusion). This medication may slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. Consult the doctor … for more details. See the doctor regularly so your child's height and growth can be checked. During pregnancy, … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
