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… getting a routine health checkup or getting support to manage a chronic disease. Settings where you may receive care … UPCCs provide care for non-life-threatening illness or injury that require medical attention within 12 to 24 hours. … and strains, infections, less serious child illness and injury, fevers, asthma attacks, cuts, wounds or skin …
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… health, mental health and social well-being. People of all ages and abilities can experience these benefits, including children and youth, adults and older adults and people with chronic conditions or … what a healthy 24 hours looks like for people of all ages when it comes to physical activity, sedentary behaviour …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview Overview All … from becoming more serious. Dental care tips for different age groups Birth to 3 years Make sure that your family … fluoride toothpaste. Encourage your child to watch you and older siblings brush teeth. Teach your child not to swallow …
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… Growth and Development Milestones On this page: Overview Overview What are growth … your child is doing compared with other children the same age. The milestones tell you what you should expect from … Age 6 Age 7 Age 8 Age 9 Age 10 What are the milestones for older children and teens? Ages 11 to 14 Ages 15 to 18 When …
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… Osteoporosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … you to live on your own. Osteoporosis affects millions of older adults. It usually occurs after age 60. It's most … as: Broken bones (fractures) that might occur with a minor injury, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist. Back pain. …
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… Cervical Collars On this page: Overview Overview Cervical (neck) … are rigid and are usually made from plastic. They hold the head and neck very still. They are usually only used after major surgery or a serious injury, such as a broken neck. Soft collars may be made from …
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… Illness Abdominal Pain Causes Abdominal Pain Following an Injury Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Acid-Reducing Medicines Adjustable Gastric Banding …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … with B12. This may include people who eat a vegan diet and older adults who don't eat a variety of foods. Other causes … the anemia gets worse, you may: Feel weak, tired, and light-headed. Have pale skin. Have a sore, red tongue or bleeding …
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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 … of a small green pea. Encourage your child to watch you and older siblings brush teeth. A good teaching method is to …
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… Relieving a Cough On this page: Overview Overview Coughing is your … to help ease a sore throat caused by coughing. Prop up your head with extra pillows at night. This can help ease a dry … to advise you. Use cough medicines with caution if you are older than 60 or if you have chronic breathing problems. …
