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… such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … of the yellow fever vaccine with your health care provider. Children less than 9 months of age People 60 years of age …
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… in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … cause of diarrhea and hospitalization for diarrhea in children under 5 years of age. Almost all unimmunized …
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… There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on through the use of HBIg. … testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… Many over the counter medicines are not safe for children under six years old. Diarrhea Diarrhea is often … - 37.5°C (97.8°F - 99.5°F) Mouth (not recommended for children younger than 2 years) 35.5°C - 37.5°C (95.9°F - … Tuck the arm snugly against the body, then comfort and distract your baby. After about one minute the thermometer will …
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… usual Having a hard time falling asleep Symptoms in young children Young children can have the same symptoms of a concussion as older children and adults. But sometimes it can be hard to tell if …
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… short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. … There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on through the use of Ig. … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with …
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… of fear or worry that something bad is about to happen. Children can have PTSD too. They may have the symptoms above and symptoms that depend on how old they are. As children get older their symptoms are more like those of adults. Young children may become upset if their parents are not close by. …
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… its scarlet-coloured rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children and teens, but it can affect people of any age. … or listlessness. These symptoms are more common in children than in adults. How is scarlet fever treated? … its scarlet-coloured rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children and teens, but it can affect people of any age. …
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… glands in your neck or other parts of the body. Small children sometimes drool before cold sores appear. After the … cold sores often. Help prevent the spread of cold sores in children. Encourage frequent handwashing. Don't let children share toys that other children put in their mouths. …
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… health needs. Uses This vaccine helps protect young children from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. … infection with Hib does not always protect against future infections with Hib bacteria. Your child should still … infection with Hib does not always protect against future infections with Hib bacteria. Your child should still …