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… six months. By the time your toddler is 36 months, they should have 20 teeth - 10 on the top and 10 on the bottom. Overview Your toddler's first teeth (called baby teeth) are important because they: Help your toddler stay healthy. Infections in the …
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… different types of adult underwear. A washable type may be useful when a loved one has trouble using the disposable … well. This is important for people who are very thin or overweight. The elastic at the legs should fit well and not be too loose. A good fit can help …
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… Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview A peripheral nerve … around a specific nerve or group of nerves. It can be used to numb a part of the body (often an arm or a leg) for … If you are awake, you may feel some pressure. But you should not feel pain. The nerve block is often used with …
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… Sun Protection to Prevent Sunburn On this page: Overview Overview Limit the amount of … from being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. They are useful for high-risk areas such as the nose, lips, and shoulders. If you cannot avoid the sun, use sunglasses with …
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… Laser Surgery for Warts On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … Risks Surgery Overview Laser surgery uses an intense beam of light, or laser, to burn and destroy … during pregnancy. Your doctor will recommend when treatment should be done during pregnancy. How Well It Works Laser …
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… HIV Screening On this page: Topic Overview Topic Overview Getting tested … treatment. The Public Health Agency of Canada says you should consider getting tested for HIV if you or your … under the influence of alcohol or drugs (you may not have used protection). Tested positive for another sexually …
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… Thyroid Storm On this page: Overview Overview Thyroid storm (thyroid … , low diastolic blood pressure , and fast heartbeat. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. High fever. Shock and delirium … death. Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? …
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview The following table … Barrier methods Block sperm from reaching the egg. Some are used with spermicide, which kills sperm. Fertility awareness … to become pregnant (fertile). An extra method or abstinence should be used during this time of fertility. Permanent …
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… Childbirth: Opioid Pain Medicines On this page: Overview Overview To help control the … pain away. And opioids often have side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. Usually, opioids aren't used … Labour and Delivery Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Vaginal Birth …
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… Help your baby learn to roll and crawl Support your baby’s overall development Some babies like being on their tummies … on his or her back when sleeping . While awake, your baby should be held, loved and played with. Supervised tummy time is a very important part of your baby’s day. Useful resources Leap BC's guide: Move with me from birth to …
