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… (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your … redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, … epinephrine (eh-puh-NEH-fren). Epinephrine will not cause harm to your child if it is given unnecessarily. …
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… Shingles On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What … What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash . It's caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears … in older adults and people who have weak immune systems because of stress, injury, certain medicines, or other reasons. …
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… don't treat your depression, it could harm your baby, because people who are depressed can have a hard time caring for … likely to suffer from postpartum depression , which can cause serious problems for both you and your newborn. If you … depression before you got pregnant, stopping now could cause your symptoms to come back. Also, quitting …
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… for specialized groups like older adults or pregnant people Use the Find a Dietitian tool to search for a dietitian in a …
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… Managing emotional changes during pregnancy to learn more. Useful resources BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre …
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… falls: Exercises for strength and balance Elder abuse Learn about how to recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to take steps to prevent it: Elder abuse Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults …
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… physically prepared and strong enough for. Activities that use your child’s own body weight in short bursts – like … activity is meant to be fun, rather than criticism, abuse or shouting. Try to keep your child away from any of …
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… school bus home Get dropped a few blocks from your house and walk the rest of the way After School, before or … an active day, try to fit in one more activity before bed Useful resources Physical activity tips for children …
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… how to make informed decisions about equpiment you may use in your baby's first year like strollers and chairs. It …
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… of attachment, but these separations must be handled well Useful resources Effective parenting and disciplining …
