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Childhood vaccines are safe

… effects will be mild and will last for only a day or two. Common side effects may include a low fever or soreness …
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Measles

… die from complications. Complications and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. …
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Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… than to get sick with Haemophilus influenzae type b. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, …
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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… VRE may be very hard to treat. How is VRE spread? The most common way VRE spreads from person to person is by direct … from VRE. Currently in Canada, VRE infections are very uncommon. Some people are identified as carriers of VRE by …
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Starting Antidepressants How to Care for Your Child

… may be able to lower the dose or change the medicine. Common side effects include: An upset stomach or nausea. … a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help right away. Call Talk Suicide Canada: … may be able to lower the dose or change the medicine. Common side effects include: An upset stomach or nausea. …
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Starting Medicines for ADHD How to Care for Your Child

… medicine. Or the doctor may need to change the medicine. Common side effects include loss of appetite, trouble … a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help right away. Call Talk Suicide Canada: … medicine. Or the doctor may need to change the medicine. Common side effects include loss of appetite, trouble …
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Burns and scalds in young children

… to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from …
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Crying Child That Is Not Acting Normally

… consider that the redness may be pink eye. Infections Common infections in babies that may cause crying are: Ear … consider that the redness may be pink eye. Infections Common infections in babies that may cause crying are: Ear …
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Lung Surgery for Lung Cancer

… surgery. Which type of surgery was done. Pain Pain is a common concern after this surgery. Depending on the type of … surgery. Which type of surgery was done. Pain Pain is a common concern after this surgery. Depending on the type of …
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Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test

… thyroid gland is working properly. The radioactive tracer commonly used in this test is iodine. A radioactive iodine … thyroid gland is working properly. The radioactive tracer commonly used in this test is iodine. A radioactive iodine …