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… state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of vCJD to develop from the time of being … any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there … complications tend to develop approximately 2 years after initial symptoms occur. How is vCJD treated? …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take … Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to prevent … see: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit: Water Safety Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips for swimmers …
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… person to postpone a total joint replacement for a few years and usually is reserved for younger people. After an … person to postpone a total joint replacement for a few years and usually is reserved for younger people. After an …
Medications
… This effect may occur during treatment or months to years after treatment is completed. The risk of heart … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … using this medication should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 6 weeks after the …
Medications
… next 2 days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Children's dosage is based on weight and age. If you have … This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could … next 2 days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Children's dosage is based on weight and age. If you have …
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… such as diabetes, miscarriage or congenital anomalies (birth defects). This does not happen to everyone. Many … or more Twin pregnancy types Multiple pregnancy: Preterm birth Multiple pregnancy: Should I consider a multifetal …
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… cold with nasal congestion. This will go away after birth. Other women report that their nausea lessens, they … having stretch marks on your breasts or thighs After birth, stretch marks will gradually change from red or …
Medications
… adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet. Children may be at greater risk for low blood sugar … not eating regularly. To help prevent low blood sugar, feed children on a regular schedule. If your child cannot eat … to mothers taking this drug during pregnancy may have a low birth weight and require monitoring for problems such as low …
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… early substance use may: Increase the risk that your child keeps using substances and has a substance use disorder later on. Affect your child's growth and development, memory, and learning. Make car crashes more …
Medications
… blood levels, and response to treatment. The dosage in children may also be based on weight. Your doctor may direct … confusion, and dizziness can increase the risk of falling. Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of the … and risks of using this medication during pregnancy. Since birth control pills, patches, implants, and injections may …
