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… Hepatitis B infant vaccine Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you help protect … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… or lack of energy Diarrhea and rapid breathing in infants and toddlers Persistent vomiting in children and … the brain (meningitis), diabetes, drug overdose, poisoning, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the …
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… Feeding Your Infant On this page: Overview Overview From birth, infants follow their internal hunger and fullness cues. They … on demand. This means that you breast- or bottle-feed your infant whenever he or she shows signs of hunger, rather than …
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… Immunizations for Premature Infants On this page: Overview Overview Starting at 2 months after birth, premature infants (preemies) need all the recommended immunizations that full-term infants get.  Preemies also have a higher risk than …
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Infants, children and youth Last updated December 9, 2024 … a healthy attitude towards their body, food and eating. Infants Thinking about how you’ll feed your baby is an … or chestfeeding (HealthLinkBC File #70) Baby’s Best Chance Infant feeding resources for transgender, two-spirit and …
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… Breastfeeding Multiple Infants On this page: Overview Overview … MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology … Breastfeeding Multiple Infants …
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… Physical and Emotional Changes as Death Approaches On this page: Overview Overview Several physical and emotional changes occur as death nears. Here are some things you can expect. If you … with what is happening. Emotional and spiritual changes As death nears, you may feel like being social. You may want to …
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… Planning to Be an Organ Donor Upon Death On this page: Overview Overview … available. Many people choose to donate organs upon their death. If you decide to become an organ donor, you won't be … available. Many people choose to donate organs upon their death. If you decide to become an organ donor, you won't be …
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… Reye Syndrome On this page: … Reye syndrome can lead to brain damage, liver damage, and death. But if the disease is found and treated early, most … hours to a day or two. The first symptoms may include: Sudden retching or vomiting. Lack of energy and loss of …
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… pain, vomiting, and possibly swelling of the stomach. A sudden change in eating habits. A sudden change in activity … may be triggered by a big change or loss, such as the death of a family member or a change in a caregiver. … bang pots on the table at times. Enroll your young child (infant through age 3) in an early-intervention program. …