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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat ear infections for children who have a tube in their ears. This … touching the ear with the dropper, a parent or caregiver should give the drops if possible. To lower the risk of …
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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure … nurse about which vaccines your child needs and the risk of infection while travelling. How can I prevent illness? …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine protects against infection from the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell transplant These …
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… or eats. This type of diarrhea usually isn't serious. Infection Diarrhea is often caused by a viral or bacterial … foodborne illness . Diarrhea is the body's way of quickly clearing any viruses, bacteria, or toxins such as botulism … isn't a symptom of an infectious illness, your baby should not attend daycare. Be careful with medicines. Don't …
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… Healthy baby hearing and vision Last updated August 10, 2013 New parents … to keep in mind. On this page: Vision Hearing Signs of ear infection Vision Babies can distinguish light and dark, and … eye coordination, but by 6 months of age, your child's eyes should appear "straight" and work together. Babies and …
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… A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. … increases to 38°C (100.4°F) can be caused by exercising, wearing too many clothes, taking a hot bath, or being outside … also can cause a fever. Babies younger than 3 months should be seen by a doctor anytime they have a fever. That's …
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… to make a wise health decision. Click on a link below to learn more about medicines for your condition: Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne? ADHD: Should My … Depression? Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Ear Problems: …
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… a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get … a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. … bed until the fever is gone. If their temperature is high, give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen* Acetaminophen …
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… Immunizations are also called vaccines or vaccinations. Why should my child get immunized? Vaccines: Help prevent you or … so that your child gets the best protection possible at the earliest age possible from the fewest shots possible. … they have a minor illness. This includes a cold or an ear infection. And children usually can still get a shot when …
