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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… your doctor will tell you how soon before surgery to stop eating and drinking. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking, or your surgery may be cancelled. If … your doctor will tell you how soon before surgery to stop eating and drinking. Follow the instructions exactly about …
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… your area. Keep the appropriate supplies on hand. If small children are around, keep your supplies out of reach or … puts out hot steam. A cool-mist humidifier is better for children. The mist from a humidifier may be more comfortable … they are particularly helpful for people who have young children. The tube shape and large lip get most of the …
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… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … lice, check all family members. What are safe options for treating head lice? There are many different products and ways … than 4 years of age. What options are not recommended for treating head lice? Some methods and products should not be …
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… make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. … and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, mumps or … #14e Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine . Children get the vaccine at the same time as other childhood …
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… vaccine. For example, 1 child in a group of 20 unvaccinated children may die from diphtheria disease. But only 1 child in a group of 14,000 vaccinated children may have side effects after getting the DTaP … at a time is not dangerous. Some parents worry about their children getting several vaccines at the same time. They …
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… (TS) is a brain condition that starts in childhood. Children with TS make sounds or movements that they can't … common in boys than in girls. What are the symptoms? Most children with TS have different patterns of tics. The tics … Then you can try to avoid things that cause tics. Some children do not need treatment. But if tics are seriously …
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… in spurts but progresses at an overall steady pace. Most children gain an average of 3 kg (7 lb) and 6 cm (2 in.) … dramatic signs of physical development for this age group. Children lose and replace about four baby teeth a year … in spurts but progresses at an overall steady pace. Most children gain an average of 3 kg (7 lb) and 6 cm (2 in.) …
