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… Insect Repellents On this page: Overview Overview You … DEET causes cancer or other illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other experts suggest that it is safe to apply DEET in concentrations of 10% DEET to children 6 months to 12 years of age. It's important to read …
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… Nursemaid's Elbow On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … What causes it? Nursemaid's elbow usually occurs in young children. It happens when a young child is pulled or lifted … This injury is especially common in children between ages 2 and 3 years. But it can happen anytime between 6 …
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… Weakness and Fatigue On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This … and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. …
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… Osgood-Schlatter Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … a bony mound in the knee called the tibial tubercle . Older children and teenagers often get Osgood-Schlatter disease during a growth spurt. Certain young athletes, such as runners, …
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… for toddlers' colds and coughs Acetaminophen use in young children Ibuprofen use in young children Healthy eating and physical activity for kids … Managing your toddler's frustrating behaviours Crying, age 3 and younger Egocentric and magical thinking …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults On this page: Overview Overview If you … problems: footnote 1 At least every 10 years if you are age 19 to 40. At least every 5 years if you are age 41 to … Health Problems Early Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens Vision Tests Citations …
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… Child Safety: Guns and Firearms On this page: Overview Overview The Canadian Paediatrics Society encourages parents to avoid keeping guns and firearms in the home … isn't possible, guns and firearms should be kept away from children. footnote 1 Small children, even some 1-year-olds, …
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… Congenital Hydrocephalus On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … any new problems or changes you see. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Support …
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… Thyroid Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … gland when it gets too big, doesn't work right, or has a growth. Most growths or lumps in this gland are benign. This … in the hospital and how fast you recover depend on your age and general health, the extent of the surgery, and …
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… Getting Enough Iron On this page: Overview Overview What … footnote 2 Recommended daily amount of iron from food Group Age Amount of daily iron Adults Ages 19 and older Ages 19 to … 9 mg. Adolescents Ages 9 to 13 Ages 14 to 18 8 mg. 11 mg. Children Ages 1 to 3 Ages 4 to 8 7 mg. 10 mg. What foods are …
