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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza vaccine …
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… your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their … and young children: In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly before the …
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… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Freezing On this page: Overview Overview In Parkinson's … It can result in falls that cause serious injury, such as a hip fracture. Freezing may occur at an open doorway, at a … It can result in falls that cause serious injury, such as a hip fracture. Freezing may occur at an open doorway, at a …
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… Leriche's Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview Leriche's … happen: Leg weakness or numbness. Pain in the thighs, hips, and buttocks ( intermittent claudication ). Erectile … happen: Leg weakness or numbness. Pain in the thighs, hips, and buttocks ( intermittent claudication ). Erectile …
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… D-Xylose Absorption Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … a blood or urine sample. This test is done to help diagnose problems that prevent the small intestine from absorbing … syndrome), such as celiac disease , Crohn's disease , or Whipple's disease . Inflammation of the lining of the …
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… Peripartum Cardiomyopathy On this page: What is peripartum … stretches more than normal and becomes weak. It may cause problems, such as heart failure. This means your heart can't … medicines to treat preterm labour. Pregnancy-related heart problems are more common and more likely to cause death in …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Symptoms Examinations and … When you don't get enough sleep, you may start to have problems getting things done during the day because you're … cause fatigue for both people and can strain the relationship. Symptoms may start during infancy or any time during …
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… the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No … of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine at 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against more types …
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… File #69g) Starting solid foods At about 6 months of age, your baby needs more nutrients and is ready to start … Your toddler: Nutritious meals for picky eaters Food safety Younger children are at a higher risk of foodborne illness … be limited or avoided: Safe Food Handling for Children Ages 5 and Under (PDF, 511KB, Government of Canada ) …
