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… Sexually Transmitted Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … transmitted infection How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview Overview How can you … DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis). Tdap is …
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… Neck Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Emergency care is required for a neck injury that causes damage to the spinal cord. Symptoms of a spinal cord injury … No Neck problem or injury How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older …
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… Burns to the Eye On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … fumes get into the eye. Many substances won't cause damage if they are flushed out of the eye quickly. Acids (such … Heat or chemical burn to eye How old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older …
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… program, available to first-time parents in B.C. On this page: Program overview Program eligiblity Program cost … during pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years of age. People enrolled in the program are visited by a public …
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… Most of the time, a hernia that starts before 6 months of age will go away by 1 year of age. footnote 1 Your child may need surgery if the hernia is … after 6 months of age or gets much bigger after 1 to 2 years of age. footnote 1 Your child has pain, a swollen …
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… needs and how to care for them in the first 12 months. Image Baby's Best Chance A guide for current and future … baby. Image Baby care Advice about caring for your babies physical and emotional needs. Image Feeding your baby … may occur in your baby’s first year. Image Baby growth and development Learn what to expect and how you can support …
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… Egocentric and Magical Thinking On this page: Overview Overview What is … is your child's fault. Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Health and …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Health … a younger age can affect a young person's general health, physical growth, emotional development, ability to make good decisions, and schoolwork. …
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… Being active Last updated January 7, 2025 Overview Being physically active on a regular basis is one of the most important actions that people of all ages and abilities can take to improve their health and well-being. Some of the benefits include improved physical fitness, decreased risk of chronic conditions (for …