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… to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 … sneezing, close face-to-face contact and through saliva. Babies and children can get sick by sharing soothers, …
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… tip with petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) Place your baby on their back with their knees bent Gently insert the … signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health care provider when …
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… updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 92c Child Development Series Download PDF Document English Document … wrong.” Notice cues that say distress You cannot spoil a baby with too much attention. Do not ignore distress cues … to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell us that babies whose cries are responded to right away cry less …
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… cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can also be burned by … of date. Do I need to take extra precautions to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially …
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… as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth … defects. This is known as congenital varicella syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with …
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… the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine immunizations. It is usually … Staff or residents in a community group home for the developmentally challenged. Students training in a health … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and miscarriage. In its early stages, Japanese …
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… as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. … congenital rubella syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can … and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … Childhood vaccines are safe …
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… if they have their own seat Can I travel by air with my baby? Do not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or … MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as young as 6 months of age. Infants usually receive this vaccine at 12 … medications available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent …
