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… choke on food and everyday objects. You can help prevent your child from choking by offering the right kinds of foods … small children? Preventing choking on food To help prevent your child from choking on food, follow these basic food safety tips. Teach your child to eat only in the kitchen or dining room. Be …
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… 12 months of life. Between 12 and 24 months of age, expect your child to gain about 1.4 kg (3 lb) to 2.3 kg (5 lb) , … the top of the head.) Are starting to lose the "baby" look. Your child, who is now in fast motion much of the time, gradually adopts a leaner frame. Your child's head is still large in proportion to the rest …
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… Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus that gets into your body through your lungs. It can make you feel like you have a cold or … a rash. Most people get better without treatment. But if your body's natural defence system (immune system) is weak, …
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… Chemical exposure Take care during pregnancy to protect your developing baby (fetus) from harmful chemicals. Avoid … gloves, ventilate the area, and avoid inhaling fumes. Limit your lead exposure. Lead may be present in old paint, metal … her baby. If you have concerns about lead exposure, talk to your doctor. A simple blood test can find out the amount of …
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… by a black widow spider. Get medical help immediately. Call your doctor, hospital, or local poison control centre. … the bite took place, and what you were doing at the time. Your doctor will ask what your main symptoms are, when they began, and how they have …
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… to make you sleepy, and you'll get medicines to relax your muscles. Then an electrical current is briefly sent to … given along with medicine, counselling, or both. Ask your doctor when you can drive after having an ECT … This should slowly get better within several weeks. Ask your doctor when you can drive after having an ECT …
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… 18 months is a fun age for toddlers (and their parents!). Your child is probably enjoying being the centre of … personality - toddlers can be very entertaining and funny! Your typical 12 to 18 month old also: Loves being the centre … to do things independently Fight with other children while learning to share Show jealousy when attention is given to …
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… (drops) on its own by the time the baby is 3 months old. If your baby's testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? Doctors … How is it diagnosed? At newborn and routine checkups, your doctor will check your baby's scrotum. If the testicle …
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… be done at any time. It doesn't matter when you last ate. Your fasting blood sugar level is equal to or greater than … you don't eat or drink anything but water for 8 hours. Your 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test result is equal to … is most often done to check for gestational diabetes. Your hemoglobin A1c result is 6.5% or higher. The hemoglobin …
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… a healthy weight, and get regular checkups and screenings. Your doctor may recommend other things based on your personal health history. For example, taking aspirin to … for some people. But aspirin can have risks too. Talk to your doctor about what cancer-prevention steps are best for …