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… for meningococcal C disease is routinely provided to infants and a vaccine that protects against meningococcal … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
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… with hepatitis B Survivors of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … on mature minor consent, visit HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition that can result in … scarring, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or death. You cannot get shingles from someone who has …
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… night. They don't have a pattern or routine. They may make sudden gasps, jerk themselves awake, or look like they have … her back, not the stomach. This lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleeping, …
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… is also provided free of charge to the following people: Infants aged 6 to 11 months who will be travelling to … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
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… is advanced. If effective treatment is not started, tissue death can happen. The pain is often noticed at night and is … cause leg pain. But these are conditions that can happen suddenly. They include: A blood clot (embolism) in the leg. … of muscle tissue that cuts off blood flow ( compartment syndrome ). Peripheral Arterial Disease …
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… may direct you to weigh yourself regularly and report any sudden weight gain. Your doctor may also perform certain … heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may … into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding is not recommended while using this …
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… Decisions Where to Receive Care The Dying Process After Death Overview What decisions … choices? It can be hard to talk with your loved ones about death. But it is important to discuss your choices while you … failure, cornea disease, or heart failure . After your death, you may be able to donate certain organs depending on …
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… about having heart failure is that it can lead to premature death. The increased death rate among people with heart … abnormal heart rhythms . Some people with heart failure die suddenly from abnormal rapid heart rhythms (called … patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Circulation , published online October …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is … on mature minor consent, see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
