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… But the child can pass the changed gene on to their children. The Tay-Sachs enzyme test is usually done on blood … have the disease but may pass on the changed gene to their children. A person who does not have any (or enough) Hex A … But the child can pass the changed gene on to their children. The Tay-Sachs enzyme test is usually done on blood …
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… glasses. Studies are being done to find the age at which children can benefit from an IOL. If your child needs … what current studies are showing about the use of IOLs in children. To correct nearsightedness, with or without … glasses. Studies are being done to find the age at which children can benefit from an IOL. If your child needs …
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… are using only one eye. Give comfort and support. Other children might make fun of a child who has to wear a patch … your child is not reading yet, looking at the pictures in children's books is a good way to make the weak eye work … are using only one eye. Give comfort and support. Other children might make fun of a child who has to wear a patch …
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… swelling or redness where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… member may need to use the ER. To learn more, see: BC Children's Hospital: When to bring your child to the BC Children's emergency department Fraser Health Authority: The …
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… elderly, infants, and those with a weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms … well after handling these animals or pets and help young children wash their hands. The same applies for visiting …
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… these things can cause stress in people who have phobias. Children show their stress by crying, having tantrums, … Drinking and Your Health Anxiety Depression Depression in Children and Teens Generalized Anxiety Disorder Panic … these things can cause stress in people who have phobias. Children show their stress by crying, having tantrums, …
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… her to stop. If the child can't stop, see your dentist. A children's dentist (pediatric dentist) is specially trained … protect the chewing surfaces of the back teeth from decay. Children play hard, sometimes hard enough to knock out or … her to stop. If the child can't stop, see your dentist. A children's dentist (pediatric dentist) is specially trained …
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… pads or hot water bottles. Do no use heating pads with children. Painful events can become severe and last for days … (such as Advil) and/or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). Children and teens younger than 20 should not be given … pads or hot water bottles. Do no use heating pads with children. Painful events can become severe and last for days …
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… is important for everyone. It's especially important for children, who can be hurt by regularly carrying too much … pain or neck soreness, talk to your doctor. Encourage your children to tell you about any pain or soreness. Extra tips … is important for everyone. It's especially important for children, who can be hurt by regularly carrying too much …
