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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well … hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and learning to read. Hearing also … it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often the first to notice if …
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… fever vaccination centres in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: … and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is given as 1 dose or … adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant …
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… viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea). Several different influenza vaccines are … at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for people who …
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… vaccine. 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 … Symptoms may include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion and other changes in behavior. …
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… Poisoning On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … poisonings in children occur in those who are younger than age 6. Some children will swallow just about anything, … They always require medical care. Adults—especially older adults —are at risk for accidental and intentional …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview … mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start … mammograms (every 2 to 3 years) are recommended. Age 75 and older: You may want to talk to your doctor about whether you …
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… Heartburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … 4 to 11 years 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … pain? This is not the cramping type of pain you have with diarrhea. Yes Abdominal pain No Abdominal pain Are you …
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… vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It does not protect against diarrhea and vomiting caused by other viruses. The vaccine … vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is …
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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 apart. … You may have headache, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These reactions are mild and generally last 1 to 2 …
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… the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of … properly, or who have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell … appetite, changes to sleep patterns, crankiness, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. These reactions are mild and generally …
