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… drinks or less per week will likely help you avoid alcohol-related consequences for yourself or others Consuming more … processes alcohol means intoxication happens faster and damage can occur from lesser amounts of alcohol. Some reasons a … how sex and gender relate to alcohol use (PDF, 2.6 MB). Age People tend to lose lean body mass as they age, …
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… Cramps: Relieving Pain Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 Missed or Irregular Periods Missed Periods and … Simplex Virus Pubic Lice Rashes or Sores in the Groin Stages of Syphilis Syphilis Reproductive Health and Genital … , Sexual Health and Sexual and Reproductive Organs for related topics. … Sexual Reproductive Health …
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… Development topics can tell you what to expect at each stage of childhood. And our health topics can help you care … healthy and thriving in topics such as: Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years . Healthy Eating for Children . Healthy … Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abuse: Signs of Abuse-Related Injuries Abusive Head Trauma Acetaminophen Use in …
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… system for your child. Common concerns Learn about health-related concerns that are common among babies: Common health … (HealthLinkBC File #50a) Immunizations at 2 months of age (HealthLinkBC File #50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (HealthLinkBC File #50j) Immunization, your baby's first …
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… other childhood healthy weights programs in B.C. On this page: Overview Frequently asked questions For health care … The program is available to B.C. residents between the ages of 0 and 18, and their families. Frequently asked … your child’s growth pattern and answer your weight related questions. Who can participate in the program? The …
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… a vaginal ring, or a cream or gel. Until menopause (around age 50), the ovaries make most of your body's estrogen. When … soreness caused by low estrogen. Slows the loss of skin collagen . Collagen puts the stretch in skin and muscle. Reduces … may relieve hot flashes. Some people have side effects related to low blood pressure. Gabapentin , an antiseizure …
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… Health Topics Abdominal Gas and Colic Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abuse: Signs of Abuse-Related Injuries Abusive Head Trauma Acetaminophen Use in … With Your Newborn Bottle-Feeding Bottle-Feeding: Disadvantages for Babies Bottle-Feeding: Weaning a Baby …
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… healthy. Your toddler starts to learn speech and language from the moment he is born. Hearing plays a key role in how he learns language and speech skills. Keep your child away from second hand … found and treated the better - preferably by six months of age. See your doctor or public health nurse, or call …
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… File #69g) Starting solid foods  At about 6 months of age, your baby needs more nutrients and is ready to start … be limited or avoided: Safe Food Handling for Children Ages 5 and Under (PDF, 511KB, Government of Canada ) … Kids about Weight (PDF, 2.79MB, Rudd Center, USA) Weight-related conditions and concerns Disordered eating and eating …
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… safe requires careful attention. Children of different ages and activity levels require different safety … injuries in children: Problems to watch for Head injury: Age 3 and younger Hip injuries: Age 11 and younger Child … your child: Child abuse and neglect Abuse: Signs of abuse-related injuries Child abuse: Emotional abuse by parents …