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… away if your child has any of the following: Ear discharge (fluid draining from ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell … causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: Fluid in the middle ear Wax build-up that blocks the ear … Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The Benefits of Immunizing …
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… immunization history, you may receive a dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of hepatitis B vaccine later to provide long-term protection against … B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. After the …
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… To decrease the risk of serious blood clots, drink enough fluids to make sure you are not dehydrated before receiving … may prevent a good response to certain live viral vaccines (such as measles, mumps, rubella, varicella). If … or doctor's office and will not be stored at home. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …
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… may prevent a good response to certain live viral vaccines (such as measles, mumps, rubella, varicella). If you have recently received any of these vaccines, your doctor may have you tested for a response or … vaccinated again later. If you plan on getting any of these vaccines, your doctor will instruct you about the best time …
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… may forget where they are, what day it is, and other common facts. Sundowning is a term to describe increased confusion … may forget where they are, what day it is, and other common facts. Sundowning is a term to describe increased confusion …
Medications
… being released properly into the colon. Drink plenty of fluids during treatment with this medication unless … medications (such as salicylates) if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness, or if they have recently received a vaccine. In these cases, taking aspirin increases the risk …
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… Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Colds and influenza (flu) can occur at any time of year. These upper respiratory … your child immunized. Be sure your child gets all needed vaccines (immunizations). These vaccines provide important …
Medications
… do not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause … product safely. This medication may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …