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… Haemophilus Influenzae B Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … illness, including brain infection (meningitis). Children younger than age 5 are at highest risk for infection. … irritability/crying, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting may also occur. If any of these effects …
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… Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers On this page: Overview Overview Humidifiers and … gets too close to the device. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Tonsillitis …
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… Insect Repellents On this page: Overview Overview You … diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever . Bites from biting flies are painful and may cause a … The PHAC does not recommend the use of icaridin on children younger than age 6 months. footnote 1 Permethrin. Permethrin …
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… Meningitis On this page: How it Spreads What Increases Your … serious illness. In severe cases, it can cause prolonged fever and seizures. Bacterial meningitis. This isn't as … Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness Crying, Age 3 and Younger Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns …
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… the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older … red or swollen, you see pus, or your child develops a fever Ask someone else to drive you to the doctor’s office …
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… Sepsis (Septic Shock) On this page: What is sepsis? … Symptoms may include breathing problems, a fast heartbeat, chills, cool clammy skin, skin rashes, and shaking. Other symptoms may include a fever or low body temperature, confusion, and low blood …
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… Preventing Choking On this page: Overview Overview Don't drink too … Do not give popcorn, nuts, or hard candy to children younger than 4, and supervise older children when they eat … that may cause choking, such as marbles or jacks. Look for age guidelines when selecting toys for children. Do not let …
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… Eye Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … a stye, usually is not a problem.) You might also have a fever. Yes Symptoms of infection around eye No Symptoms of … or aspirin to relieve pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 . Get more help for children. Having another …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But objects that are inserted with force can damage the … with objects in the ear most often occur in children younger than age 5 and in people who have problems with …
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… Decongestants On this page: Overview Overview Decongestants may … the label . Decongestants are not recommended for children younger than age 6. If your child's doctor tells you to give a medicine, …
