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… the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It … The rotavirus vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first … By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without having …
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… January 29, 2018 Overview During the first trimester, babies grow quickly - passing through two official stages of … A critical time for healthy choices The first three months of pregnancy – the first trimester - is a critical … is growing and developing rapidly, and is most at risk from hazards such as smoking, alcohol, drugs, infections and X …
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… doctor before you give fever medicine to a baby who is 6 months of age or younger. This is to make sure the baby's … to your doctor before you use ibuprofen if your baby is under 6 months of age. Ask your doctor how much medicine to … to your doctor before you use ibuprofen if your baby is under 6 months of age. Ask your doctor how much medicine to …
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… | Farsi | French | Punjabi | Spanish | Tagalog Understanding Food Allergies English | Arabic | Chinese … Supplements English | Chinese | French Reducing Choking Hazards English | Chinese | French Good Mealtime …
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… surfaces. Look before you leap or dive in Shallow water, underwater logs or big rocks are dangerous when you dive or … not drink alcohol around water bodies. Be aware of suction hazards Never play around pool drains or skimmers. The … reach of a responsible person (at least 16 years old). Babies who cannot sit without support and cannot wear a PFD …
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… to Prevent Germs Childhood Fears and Exposure to Violence Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Choosing Child … Discipline Emotional and Social Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Emotional and Social Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years … in Children Ages 8 to 14 Months Reducing Biting in Teething Babies Reye Syndrome Safe Water for Mixing Infant Formula …
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… feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and … 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg Breastfeeding 19 and over N/A 9 mg mg = … babies are born with iron stores that will last about 6 months. Breast milk is the only food babies need until 6 …
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… curious, safety issues become very important. At about 18 months of age, toddlers just start to understand cause and effect and that their actions have … dangers such as stairs, pets, toxins, and other possible hazards. Try your best to know where your children are and …
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… There are 4 ways to take (measure) a temperature: Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral … signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health care provider when …
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… drugs can make you breathe too slowly. Be aware of tripping hazards. Make sure you are careful when you are moving … burns. To keep your skin from getting sore, tuck some gauze under the tubing. Use a water-based lotion on rubbed areas. … if you plan ahead. See your doctor several weeks to months before your travel date. Ask your doctor to: Figure …
