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… Insect Repellents On this page: Overview Overview You … DEET causes cancer or other illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other experts suggest that it is … The PHAC does not recommend the use of icaridin on children younger than age 6 months. footnote 1 Permethrin. Permethrin …
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… Weaning On this page: Overview Weaning From Breastfeeding Weaning From … and drinking. Can sit alone or with support. Has good head and neck control. Is able to hold small objects, such … and drinking. Can sit alone or with support. Has good head and neck control. Is able to hold small objects, such …
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… what a healthy 24 hours looks like for people of all ages when it comes to physical activity, sedentary behaviour … to prevent injuries from activity: Keeping children and teenagers active Activities for school age children Physical activity in children: Get children …
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… Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years On this page: Overview Overview Dental … teeth usually break through the gums (erupt) between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. Then the permanent teeth begin to emerge, usually starting at about age 6. Your child probably had his or her first trip to the …
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… Blackouts Caused by Alcohol or Drugs On this page: Overview Overview A blackout means … can be caused by the effects of the alcohol or drugs, a head injury from a fall when you were drunk or high, or a seizure …
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… Mood Disorders in Children On this page: Overview Overview Mood disorders are a health problem. … or weight. Changes in sleep. Physical complaints (like a headache or stomach ache) with no obvious cause. Bursts of … include: A depressed or grouchy mood most of the time. Younger children may describe this as feeling "grumpy" or …
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… Sponge Bath for a Child's Fever On this page: Overview Overview If your child's … to give another one. Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: …
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… Bursitis On this page: … which can cause the bursa to break down over time. Sudden injury, such as a blow to the elbow. Bursitis can also be … Cuff Disorders Shoulder Problems and Injuries Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Tennis Elbow Current as of: …
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… Pyloric Stenosis On this page: … get pyloric stenosis anytime between birth and 3 months of age. It rarely happens in babies older than 3 months. It … Information Dehydration Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP) On this page: Overview Overview Recurrent … the day or night. Abdominal pain that occurs with vomiting, headaches, or pain in the arms or legs. Not being hungry … by a doctor. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …