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… Cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with low birth weight. The chemicals can also pass from the mother's … to cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding may affect a child’s brain development, learning and behaviour. For more information …
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… Pregnancy and Childbirth Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are thinking about getting pregnant …
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… exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in Canada. It can include lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol …
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… poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish … protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months to 2 years of age live …
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… in hormones, people often lose hair for 1 to 6 months after childbirth or after they stop breastfeeding. Other possible … problem No Scalp problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such … syndrome. Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and …
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… Less than 3 months 3 to 11 months 3 to 11 months 1 to 11 years 1 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are … moderate, or mild? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . … moderate, or mild? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child or …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A … The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine … Residents and staff of institutions caring for people with developmental challenges where there is ongoing infection …
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… can absorb certain vitamins. Teething in babies and young children. Medicines such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or calcium … No Toothache or gum problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … because the reimplantation may cause problems with later development of the permanent tooth. Your child will need to …
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… at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy … residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for …
