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… the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized … tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune …
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… Cancer Support: Family, Friends, and Relationships On this page: Overview Overview Cancer can impact your family in many … about how your diagnosis makes them feel. Talking to your children It may help to plan ahead how you will talk to your … It's best to tailor the information based on your child's age. Here are some ideas about the kinds of information …
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… Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: Overview Overview Non-steroidal … as needed, up to a maximum of 4 doses in a 24-hour period. Children: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a … On the label, you'll find directions for your child's age or weight, the dose to give, and how often to give the …
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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For …
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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 … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have leg problems for the same reasons as … are often caused by being too active or by the rapid growth of bone and muscle that occurs in children. It may …
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… Bottle-Feeding On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When … Baby Bottles and Nipples Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children Safe Water for Mixing Infant Formula Storing Breast … Information Breastfeeding Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and …
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… loved and secure. Building trust with your child can encourage them to share parts of their lives with you. Recognizing … is also helpful. In this section, learn more about what children need to learn and grow. Family relationships Family … Corporal Punishment Effective Parenting: Discipline Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem …
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… Pink Eye On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … by a virus, the person can usually return to daycare, school, or work when symptoms start to improve. This most … to. The baby is hard to wake up. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
