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… severe damage to the intestine, which can be deadly. Some children may have ongoing problems with digestion, growth, … severe damage to the intestine, which can be deadly. Some children may have ongoing problems with digestion, growth, …
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… baby doesn’t have withdrawal symptoms. After withdrawal, children whose mothers used heroin during pregnancy may do …
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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
Medications
… is used to prevent a certain virus infection (rotavirus) in infants and young children. Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. … is used to prevent a certain virus infection (rotavirus) in infants and young children. Rotavirus can cause fever, …
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… People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened … under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
Medications
… on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on age and weight. … mouth or throat is numb. It is especially important for children to not eat or chew gum for at least 1 hour after … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… not use alcohol to flush the eye. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain … to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in children are: Diseases such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, …
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… products. These products are not approved as a tool for youth trying to quit smoking or vaping. If you choose to use …
Medications
… (polio). Polio is a virus that affects mainly young children. It is usually spread by person-to-person contact. … against the polio virus. Polio vaccine is usually given to infants and children as part of routine immunization. It may … against the polio virus. Polio vaccine is usually given to infants and children as part of routine immunization. It may …
Medical tests
… test may be given by a specialist such as a psychologist. Children How a child's mental health is looked at will … what problem the doctor thinks the child may have. Young children may be asked to draw pictures to express their … test may be given by a specialist such as a psychologist. Children How a child's mental health is looked at will …
