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… Symptoms of anemia usually begin within a few months after birth. Alpha thalassemia This type occurs when one or more … don't have the disease but can pass the gene change to your child. If two genes are missing or changed: You will have … or hydrops fetalis. The fetus will be stillborn, or the child will die soon after birth. What causes it? A change …
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… Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) On this page: Overview Overview When your child is not feeling well, he or she may not want anything … to 1,250 4.5 to 5.5 1 year 1,200 to 1,350 5.0 to 5.5 2 years 1,350 to 1,500 5.5 to 6.5 4 years 1,500 to 1,800 6.5 …
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… membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the … common for female sexual partners to acquire BV. Will my birth control pills work if I am taking antibiotics? Birth control pills may not work as well when you are taking …
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… foot can point up. Most types of clubfoot are present at birth (congenital clubfoot). Clubfoot can happen in one foot … immediately. Clubfoot can cause significant problems as the child grows. But with early treatment most children born with clubfoot are able to lead a normal life. …
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… positive guidance is important. Being responsive to your child will help them gain trust in themselves and others. … and confidence as they grow. Learn how to give your child guidance: Preschoolers: Building a sense of security … wetting (diurnal enuresis) Health and safety, ages 2 to 5 years Thumb-sucking: Helping your child stop Dental care for …
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… problems as well as medicines they may be taking, such as birth control pills or hormone therapy. Menopause. A woman's … versus estrogen plus progestin). footnote 1 , footnote 2 Birth control pills. Using birth control pills might increase your risk if you smoke …
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… Overview What are temper tantrums? If you have a young child, you probably know what temper tantrums are. Experts … tantrums. But they are most common in children ages 1 to 4 years. Dealing with tantrums may be unpleasant or … Breath-Holding Spells Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months Growth and Development, …
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… Headaches in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause … What types of headaches can children have? Migraines and tension headaches are common … for schoolwork). One hour or less for children ages 2 to 4 years footnote 1 2 hours or less for children 5 years and …
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… page: Overview Overview In children The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that all … hearing problems can delay your child's speech and language development. Early screening for hearing loss can help … Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Growth and Development, Newborn Health Screening: …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-B … 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine childhood vaccines. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …
