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… a condition where the vision in one eye is weaker than the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses … in physical activities 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. Teach …
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… hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear … detects fluid in the middle ear. This test can also detect other problems of the middle ear Otoacoustic Emissions …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last … an STI can happen any time you have sexual contact with another person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or … do I talk about prevention? Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, … body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) … care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other …
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… Indoor air quality: Mould and other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 … the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? Many biological contaminants … plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a dehumidifier. Make sure you …
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… considered more susceptible to inaccurate measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal … not always accurate so it is important to be watching for other signs that your child might be ill. Also, the degree … but rather the child’s behaviour, overall appearance and other symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, nausea, and …
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… skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps … section has been adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings, Copyright 2005-2016 Canadian Society of … can teach them to talk to you before accepting food from others To avoid sharing eating utensils and napkins To avoid …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 … (Folic acid) ……………………………….. 400 mcg Supplements may contain other forms of folate that are described as naturally … … Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened … Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula … Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened …
