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… A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to … Residents and staff of institutions caring for people with developmental challenges where there is ongoing infection …
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… HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine childhood immunizations. For … if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and the first dose …
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… as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your baby’s hands, follow the steps below: Wash with plain soap … Wash your hands before you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a child medicine …
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… to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their … issues are addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early … regardless of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for? Your …
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… (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian … to a hospital emergency). Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based …
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… by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. Please note that this vaccine needs to be … take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 6 months. The vaccine will start offering protection about 1 … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… outer section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. Age Where to put cream or patch 2 months Apply to both legs as shown. 4 months Apply to both legs as shown 6 months Apply to 1 leg …
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… A pregnant woman with chickenpox can pass it to her baby before birth. People with chickenpox can spread the … juice and soup, especially if there is a fever. If your baby is breastfeeding, feed your baby more often. Keep fingernails short and clean, and cover …
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… of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … After the virus enters your body, it usually takes 2 to 3 months to develop symptoms. Symptoms of hepatitis B may …
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… the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. … or those planning to become pregnant •Infants less than 12 months of age •Those with a weakened immune system Ig works … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
