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… vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 months. The rotavirus vaccine is … have diarrhea, crankiness, stomach pain, gas or an itchy rash after immunization. In some countries outside of …
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… Dengue Fever On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … a virus that is carried by mosquitoes. Mild cases cause a rash and flu-like symptoms. Some people, especially … recommended for use on children younger than 6 months. For older children up to age 12 years, use the lowest …
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… iron do I need? The amount of iron you need depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 7 mg 7 mg 4 to 8 10 mg 10 mg … Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast milk should be fed a …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing Your Family's … full, they stop eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when children begin to prefer the tastes of … 1 Aim for 2 hours or less a day for children 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 …
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… as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They … childhood immunizations. DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months 3rd … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. There is no need to delay getting immunized because …
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… Cleaning Up Diarrhea On this page: Overview Overview When cleaning up … and put the used paper towels or wet wipes in a plastic trash bag. Gently wash the area with warm water and a soft … Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Shigellosis …
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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for …
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… Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Overview If your child has severe joint damage from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), your child's … nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 … primary series of DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) …
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… information to support your health and wellbeing in your older years. Take steps to plan for your future and learn … preventative measures you can take to live well as you age. Health conditions and concerns Find information about … pressure Osteoporosis Parkinson's disease Stroke As you age, you may be at higher risk of complications from …
