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… you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A or measles. How can I prevent hepatitis A after exposure? People receive Ig if … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with … (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, may not have any symptoms. Even if a person …
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… good appetite, salty skin, and diarrhea. Other symptoms in children may include clubbing (rounding and flattening) of … and growths in the nose or sinuses. How is it diagnosed? Babies are tested for CF right after birth. The doctor may … has CF include: A blocked small intestine at birth. This prevents the baby from passing stool. Very salty sweat or …
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… bacterium. It is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to get the condition. … usually lasts 4 to 7 days. In some people, especially young children and older adults, the diarrhea can be so … is the most common complication. Do not use medicines to prevent diarrhea. To prevent dehydration, take frequent sips …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 … kiss or share things such as food, utensils and drinks. Babies and children can become sick through sharing …
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… and Safe Food Handling On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … Diarrhea medicines may help, but they shouldn't be used for children or people with a high fever or bloody diarrhea. For … healthy you are and what germ is making you sick. For very young and very old people, symptoms may last longer. Even …
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… adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock Are … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … a clean bandage when it gets wet or soiled to further help prevent infection. If a bandage is stuck to a scab, soak it …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for …
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… such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These children can … with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become infected …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis … HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine childhood immunizations. For … vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which …
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… the injury. Report this type of bruising, and seek help to prevent further abuse. Blood spots Blood spots under the … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock Has … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
