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… The hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months … to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high … You may have headache, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These reactions are mild and generally last 1 to 2 …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 … primary series of DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against … crankiness, drowsiness, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. These reactions are mild and generally last 1 to 2 …
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… Face-Lift (Rhytidectomy) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … tighten the skin of the face and neck. It can make you look younger. It may remove many wrinkles, but it does not change … incisions are needed. How many you need will depend on your age, the number of wrinkles you have, and other factors. The …
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… Meniscus Tear On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … the size and location of the tear. They also depend on your age and the health of your knee. A tear can cause pain, … had age-related changes. Tears caused by an injury in younger people may heal over time with rest and …
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… brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from … and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every 1,000 cases) …
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… Loperamide - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … sections. This medication should not be used by children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side … Warning section. This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including traveler's diarrhea). It works by …
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… Loperamide Liquid - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … sections. This medication should not be used by children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side … Warning section. This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including traveler's diarrhea). It works by …
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… program, available to first-time parents in B.C. On this page: Program overview Program eligiblity Program cost … pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years of age. People enrolled in the program are visited by a public … first child Less than 29 weeks gestation Age 24 years or younger Age 19 and younger = eligible Age 20 to 24 years = …
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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … and last longer. The flu usually does not cause vomiting or diarrhea in adults. Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall … go. Fever may be lower in older adults than in children and younger adults. When fever is high, other symptoms usually …
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… In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … a small incision. This procedure is done when a blockage prevents sperm from being ejaculated or when there is a … woman's own eggs are about 30% to 40% for women age 34 and younger, then rates decrease steadily after age 35. footnote …
