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… 1, 2017 Do you want to talk to someone about the medical care you or your family has received? Do you have questions … to about your questions or concerns. Speak with your health care provider If you have a concern with the care you or a family member has received, speak directly to …
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… to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful against … by discouraging insects from landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors … containing DEET may be considered. Talk with your health care provider about using DEET in this age group if you are …
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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 … including risks and benefits. It is up to the health care provider to assess and ensure the child's understanding …
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… or not breathing. Gurgling or choking noises. Cold, clammy skin. Blue or purple lips and nails. A limp body. A slow or … that you have a kit and that they know how to use it. Be careful about the medicines you take. Only take medicines … or not breathing. Gurgling or choking noises. Cold, clammy skin. Blue or purple lips and nails. A limp body. A slow or …
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… to think about at different stages of a child's life. Babies Supplements may be important. Starting around age 6 … or not your child needs an iron supplement. Breastfed babies of vegan mothers need vitamin B12 supplements if the mother's diet isn't fortified. footnote 2 Breastfed babies need 400 IU of vitamin D each day from a supplement. …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … any of the following symptoms: unusual tiredness, pale skin, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't … the capsules. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … will increase. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … including: easy bleeding/bruising unusual tiredness pale skin arm/leg swelling This medication may lower your ability …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … will increase. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … signs of anemia (such as severe tiredness, pale skin) signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … will increase. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … any of the following symptoms: unusual tiredness pale skin signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … will increase. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … may increase the risk of other cancers (especially skin cancer). Limit your time in the sun. Use sunscreen and …