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… in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this … several times a day (for example, after they wake up, after meals, before naps and bedtime) to encourage a toileting … starting playschool, or experiencing the arrival of a new baby, can result in your toddler wanting to wear diapers …
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… usually occur within one week and last two weeks to 2 months. People with a weak immune system may experience an … provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics …
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… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme … rides. Covering a car seat with a rug, towel, blanket, or baby wrap may restrict air circulation around your child and … air conditioners may cause dehydration Stop and wake your baby for feeds if they become sleepy while travelling in the …
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… deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. What is pertussis … the next breath. The cough of pertussis can last several months and occurs more often at night. The cough can make a … in which their breathing is interrupted. Babies less than 6 months old, teenagers, and adults may not make the whooping …
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… and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can … physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of measles. … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. … radon detectors that are placed in the home for 3 months or longer, ideally during the fall or winter (6 to 12 months is recommended). Because radon levels can vary …
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… vaccine as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They should get this … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… if the medicine is working. Why do I have to give 3 sputum samples? It is very important that the results from your sputum test are accurate. Collecting 3 sputum samples can improve the accuracy of your test results. Your … provider will let you know if you can collect the 3 sputum samples on the same day or if you should collect the sputum …
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… advice and treatment. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for testing. Giardia can be difficult to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Some Giardia infections get better without … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth or rinsing dentures. You can …
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… health care provider. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for testing. Cryptosporidium is difficult to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if treatment … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth or rinsing dentures. You can …
