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… it? Croup usually occurs a few days after the start of a cold and is usually caused by the same viruses that cause the … vaccines and getting an influenza (flu) vaccine each year may help your child fight off some of the viruses that … vaccines and getting an influenza (flu) vaccine each year may help your child fight off some of the viruses that …
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… you age, it may take you longer to remember things. Not all older adults have memory changes. But these changes can be a … memory loss, or altered alertness How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 … difficulty, like balancing your chequebook or preparing a meal. Confusion may range from mild to severe. A person who …
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… or school, or problems with the law. Not keeping up with old friends and activities. The person may find new friends and not want old friends to meet them. These signs don't always mean that … or school, or problems with the law. Not keeping up with old friends and activities. The person may find new friends …
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… a storybook instead of offering a bottle. Your 18-month-old still drinks from a bottle. Start using a cup to feed … baby extra hugs and attention instead of going back to the old way of feeding. Weaning … a storybook instead of offering a bottle. Your 18-month-old still drinks from a bottle. Start using a cup to feed …
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… Surgery in the past month No Surgery in the past month How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … of your specific symptom or problem. Or it may give you ideas about its cause. It will also help prepare you to talk …
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… abnormal heart rhythms. You're expected to live more than 1 year. Your ejection fraction is lower than normal. You have … After the procedure. Problems can also happen months or years after the ICD is implanted. These problems are related … to keep a short distance away from your ICD. Many household and office electronics do not affect your ICD. You will …
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… produce a lot of earwax. This tapers off as they grow older. Earwax is normally produced only in the outer half of … problem No Earwax problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or …
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… check-ups and tests Places to write down goals, questions, ideas, decisions and hope and dreams for her baby A list of … checklists, and a place to write down goals, thoughts, ideas, and dreams for your baby. Ask your doctor, midwife, …
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… asbestos. Asbestos is an insulating material found in some older buildings. It can cause tumours, lung cancer, and … ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years of their lives. Second-hand smoke can make asthma … dust. Try to control animal dander and other pet allergens. Ideas include dusting and vacuuming often and regularly …
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… footnote 1 You need to take allergy shots for 3 to 5 years. You cannot be sure how long the shots will be … to some grasses, shots have been effective for 3 or 4 years. footnote 1 If you have coronary artery disease, are … and summer, and I exercise outside a lot. My allergist told me that allergy shots could help my asthma during …