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… Understanding measles Last updated August 29, 2024 Download … with diseases that may affect the health of the public. … Understanding measles …
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… Understanding asthma Last updated April 17, 2024 Download … life How asthma develops in children Treating asthma in babies and younger children Watch a video to understand more … promote lung health and prevent and manage lung disease. … Understanding asthma …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your … are. Petechiae don't look like bruises. They are tiny, flat, red or purple spots in the skin. But they are … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… may happen to children of all ages, but it's most common in babies younger than 1 year old. It is never okay to shake or … shaken or thrown. That's because they have: Heavy, large heads for their body size. Weak neck muscles that don't hold … may happen to children of all ages, but it's most common in babies younger than 1 year old. It is never okay to shake or …
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… or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and … and even sudden infant death. In B.C., there are about 60 babies born each year (1 out of every 750) who are found to … (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Almost all children will bump their heads, especially when they are babies or toddlers and are just learning to roll over, … is serious at any age, but this is especially true for babies . Yes Injury may have been caused by abuse No Injury …
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… Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head) On this page: Related … has become more common since doctors began advising that babies sleep on their back to lower the risk of sudden … head in a different direction. Babies usually turn their heads away from the wall, toward the inside of a room. Avoid …
