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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . …
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… and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a decision to seek … attack symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Pain in early pregnancy Babies younger than 3 months of age, with a fever should be …
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… Anyone can get fifth disease, but it’s more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children … or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to mothers who were infected while pregnant do … a tissue or your shirt sleeve rather than your hands to prevent droplets from spreading to others. Put used tissues …
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… people take an active role in managing a health condition. Preventing Choking in Small Children Sleep: Helping Your Children—and … Preventing Choking in Small Children Choking Rescue for Babies Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Managing Your …
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… . Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Chest Problems . Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Manoeuvre) . See this topic for pictures of the Heimlich manoeuvre for babies and for adults. For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking . Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head …
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… Overview Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone else at least once. Most … are together, such as at daycare. Most biting can be prevented when adults help children find better ways to … child is and why he or she bites. For example: For teething babies, give them a clean, damp, cold face cloth or clean, …
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… needs to master one milestone before reaching the next. Babies usually start cooing at around 2 months and are … allows the doctor to recommend treatments that can help prevent long-term problems. Behavioural issues While they … Talking, reading, listening, and responding to babies and young children usually are all that they need to help them …
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… Is thumb-sucking normal? Thumb-sucking is normal in babies and young children. Most babies and toddlers suck their thumbs. They …
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… worst. This infection causes stomach upset and diarrhea. Babies and very young children who have rotavirus infections need to be … is most important to help keep your child comfortable and prevent dehydration. Hold your child as much as he or she …
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… the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It … What are the benefits of the rotavirus vaccine? The vaccine prevents more than 3 out of 4 cases of rotavirus disease, … with the virus. Diarrhea can last from 4 to 8 days. Young children can become dehydrated if the diarrhea or …
