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… by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … or medical treatment Have had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help prevent bleeding, after getting a … and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 …
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… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within … and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 …
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… to 2 snacks By 12 months: 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks What types of food do I offer my baby? Your baby can eat many of … foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains. What types of textures do I offer my baby? Offer a variety of …
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… Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … level of consciousness and seizures. Symptoms of a blood infection include fever, nausea, vomiting and severe …
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… effect, new skills, new words, and knowledge of the world. Types of play While you may organize your child’s play at … speed, they learn the most. Children learn through various types of play. You will probably see your child play in the …
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… an evacuation plan to a local medical facility with a safe blood supply What immunizations should I have before I … there is a higher risk for pregnant women to develop a blood clot in the leg, also called deep vein thrombosis … mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted sexually and through blood and tissue products. Zika virus infection in a …
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… disinfectant level and add disinfectant if it is low. Then, test the disinfectant level before entering the water to … reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing services to help you properly maintain water quality …
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… enough. This is because necrotizing fasciitis cuts off the blood supply to body tissue, and the antibiotics must be carried by blood to the infected site to work. Surgery, combined with …
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… Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the …
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… humidifiers may contain asbestos fibres, exposure to these types of droplets is not considered a health risk. Why is …