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… I watch for?  Your child should see your family health care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of these signs … 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection Come off easily if any cords or strings are attached and pulled. There is a risk of strangulation if the cords or strings do not come off easily If your child wears …
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… One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may … to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the child's … informed of the risks of not having it. The immunization records of any child who gives their own consent will not be …
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… (ATLL), or have inflammation of the spinal cord that causes weakness of the legs, backache, loss of … constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the … you have a HTLV-1-associated illness for which your health care provider thinks testing is needed, or you have been in …
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… in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD … on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil …
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… and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical … travel? Before you travel, you can: Speak with your health care provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to discuss … have the right vaccinations Find out what kind of medical care will be available at your travel destination Make sure …
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… health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the … twice a day with toothpaste that contains fluoride Clean carefully along the gumline where plaque sticks Floss your … pregnancy Continue to have regular professional dental care Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can leave stomach …
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… to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home … isolation it means you are not sick enough to need hospital care, but you are able to spread TB bacteria to other … if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to your home Cover your mouth and nose …
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… have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has roseola … may recommend that you make an appointment with your health care provider or if they think your child’s illness is … illness. If your child has had a seizure, see your health care provider as soon as possible to rule out a serious …
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… . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to talk about alcohol use with their health care providers. Your care provider is there to answer questions and help you to …
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… to hold the thermometer under their tongue long enough: Carefully place the tip of the thermometer under your … tip each time, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully Gently tug on the ear, pulling it back. This will … only if you are comfortable doing so and a health care provider has shown you how to do it safely: Cover the …