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… Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually … kiss or share things such as food, utensils and drinks. Babies and children can become sick through sharing …
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… The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, … or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 days apart. An extra … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. …
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… usual) Is your baby having trouble breathing ? Sometimes babies may have trouble breathing because of a stuffy nose. … chills or heavy sweating Did the cough start after a recent choking episode? The cough could mean that something is … F) Mild: 37.7° C (99.9° F) and lower Note: For children under 5 years old, rectal temperatures are the most …
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… throat. Humidify your home. Try this during the dry winter months or year-round if you live in a dry climate. Moisture … Shortness of breath Joint pain Raised red rash or lumps under the skin Uncontrolled, jerking movements of the arms … not offer throat lozenges to young children as they are a choking hazard. If your child is younger than age 2, ask …
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… can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have … born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. …
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… to get enough physical activity. Snow and ice can create hazards that can make walking, playing and working outdoors … and illnesses are more common or worse during the winter months. The holidays can also be a stressful time for many … disorder (SAD). In addition, snow and ice can create hazards that increase the risk of falling and hurting …
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… how to survive in a fire. Some very young children won't understand these concepts. But start discussing the issues … any part of their body or clothing catches on fire. Crawl under smoke to get out safely. Use a safety ladder. Related … how to survive in a fire. Some very young children won't understand these concepts. But start discussing the issues …
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… The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health …
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… as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. … ASA (e.g., Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. … congenital rubella syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in …
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… Explore the following first aid topics to learn more: Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds … First Aid Brown Recluse Spider Bite Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Burns and Electric Shock Burns to the Eye … Caused by a Medicine Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) Dehydration: Drinking Extra …
