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… armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What … of thermometer you use, make sure to clean them (except ear thermometers) with cool, soapy water and rinse off … children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear or, if the child is able to sit still long enough, by …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is one of our most important senses. It helps us to … about danger and to be aware of the world around us. Nearly 1 out of every 4 Canadian adults report some level of …
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… of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every … can make sure that you are taken into a closed area for an examination and attend the clinic at a time when the waiting … from 4 days before to 4 days after their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can help prevent spreading it …
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… severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called … planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are immune to rubella before … can make sure that you are taken into a closed area for an examination and attend the clinic at a time when the waiting …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world through all of the …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and …
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… The transducer creates sound waves that the human ear cannot hear. The ultrasound machine detects sound waves that bounce … 2D ultrasound has been used in pregnancy for over 50 years. Many studies have been done to determine if a medical …
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… such as the pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also … much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have … is recommended. Avoid baseball caps that do not shade the ears or back of the neck. You may consider purchasing …
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… of both the person who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the … physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood vessels that increase blood …
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… in permanent damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of … spread the mumps virus to other people. Symptoms can appear from 12 to 25 days after mumps virus infection. What if … can make sure that you are taken into a closed area for an examination and attend the clinic at a time when the waiting …
