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… Planning to Be an Organ Donor Upon Death On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Some people who are critically … the Canadian Blood Services Organs and Tissues for Life webpage (organtissuedonation.ca) to register. Put your name on …
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… Roseola On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is roseola? … and is most common in children 6 months to 2 years of age. It is rare after age 4. What causes it? Roseola is …
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… Playground Safety On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Playgrounds are fun places, but … material. Know what activities are safe at different ages. Closely supervise children younger than age 5. Have …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Related Information Condition Overview What is … for chickenpox. Home treatment includes resting and taking medicines to reduce fever and itching. You also can …
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… Scoliosis in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Brace Treatment Related Information What is scoliosis? … for pain, give it as prescribed. If your child is not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if your …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Related Information Getting Started Here are some tips for … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Teach your child not to swallow the …
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… Immunizations On this page: Travel Immunizations Bioterrorism and Immunizations When To Call Home Treatment Related Information What are … Exploring rural areas or those off the usual tourist route. Taking backpacking trips. Visiting people in another …
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… Folic Acid - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: FOH-lick Common Brand Name(s): Folvite … very few side effects. If you have any unusual effects from taking this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist …
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… Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Humidifiers and vaporizers add … gets too close to the device. Related Information Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger …
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… Extracting Teeth for Malocclusion Treatment On this page: Related Information Serial extraction is the … or orthodontists consider removing teeth because after age 8, the space for a child's teeth (arch length) doesn't …
