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… heat faster than it can cool itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. Heat-related … builds up indoors and can become dangerous. Heat-related illnesses can also occur in your workplace if you work … alone or who are socially isolated People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory …
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… likely to get a sunburn. Sunburns can make heat-related illnesses more likely and more severe. Sweat is the body’s … watch them closely, as heat can make the symptoms of their illnesses worse (e.g., dehydration due to nausea and … very tired, lethargic, or weak Movement and coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache …
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… medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require … cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those with health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a … on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders …
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… this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision … Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children by doing the …
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… of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require … such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a … on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders …
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… these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, many of these disorders can cause … disorders: Endocrine disorders are the most common group of conditions found through a newborn blood spot screening … help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that …
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… fever, rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth … different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, usually in the hands, feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, …
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… may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision … especially if you notice any concerns. Some conditions can result in permanent vision damage if they are … in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye …
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… or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild … is no one else in the family with hearing loss Childhood illnesses such as meningitis, measles, mumps or encephalitis … vapour . Also, getting your child immunized helps prevent illnesses that can cause permanent hearing loss. What are …
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… have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 … leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), or have inflammation of the spinal cord that causes weakness of the legs, backache, loss … as a result of their infection. For those who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, there are some treatments …
