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… vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It does not protect against diarrhea … in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
HealthLinkBC files
… For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. The bacteria …
Health topics
… now and think about surgery later, after they have had children and have finished breastfeeding. What does it mean … their ovaries and fallopian tubes when they are done having children, or between the ages of 35 and 40. footnote 4 This … may include hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, urinary problems, vaginal dryness, and pain with sexual intercourse. …
Health topics
… immune system. This treatment is meant to keep the fetus healthy until the baby is mature enough to be delivered. … immune system. This treatment is meant to keep the fetus healthy until the baby is mature enough to be delivered. …
Health topics
… Permanent scars may occur at the site of a sting. Small children are at risk for stings in the mouth if they put a … sudden and severe swelling, which can be life-threatening. Problems from jellyfish or Portuguese man-of-war stings may … Permanent scars may occur at the site of a sting. Small children are at risk for stings in the mouth if they put a …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). In children, the dosage is also based on weight. It is very … have any serious side effects, including: symptoms of liver problems (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Store the 10-milligram tablets in the …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). In children, the dosage is also based on weight. It is very … have any serious side effects, including: symptoms of liver problems (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
Medical tests
… newborns are screened for congenital hypothyroidism. Older children also need thyroid hormones to grow and develop … High thyroid hormone levels ( hyperthyroidism ) may be caused by: Diseases of the thyroid gland, such as Graves' … newborns are screened for congenital hypothyroidism. Older children also need thyroid hormones to grow and develop …
Medications
… such as: low back/side pain (flank pain) signs of kidney problems (such as painful urination, pink/bloody urine, … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before … your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver problems Pralatrexate can make you more likely to get …
Medications
… cause serious (rarely fatal) lung, kidney, or intestinal problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any symptoms of lung, kidney, or intestinal problems, including: shortness of breath rapid breathing … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
