Search Results

6165 results found
Health topics
… bleeding, or period. Periods happen from the early teen years until menopause, around age 50. A normal cycle lasts … Other things can also change your cycle. They include birth control pills, low body fat, losing a lot of weight, … likely to become pregnant if you have sex without using birth control . Luteal (premenstrual) phase This phase …
HealthLinkBC files
… bed, such as pillows, toys, heavy blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What … Some babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What … SIDS. Breastfeeding also helps protect your baby from many childhood illnesses. Breastfeeding is easier when you share …
Medications
… age, medical condition and response to treatment. Younger children may need a smaller dose and help from an adult to … with this drug until it takes full effect. Talk to you child's doctor if your child needs to use this medication more than 2 months a …
Health topics
… groups: footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 years or younger. Pregnant women. All pregnant women should … consequences of being pregnant while infected or having a child born with congenital syphilis. Screening should be … consequences of being pregnant while infected or having a child born with congenital syphilis. Screening should be …
Health topics
… or hypothalamus . Low testosterone also can be present at birth. A blood test is usually done to find out if you have … can affect your fertility. If you are trying to have a child, you may want to ask your doctor if you can take a … can affect your fertility. If you are trying to have a child, you may want to ask your doctor if you can take a …
Health features
… cold and flu season, and a return to school for kids. Our children are back in school or daycare, which can mean new … fall Back to school For information about how to help your child stay safe and learn healthy lifestyle habits this … For more information on immunizations, including routine childhood immunizations, travel vaccinations and flu …
HealthLinkBC files
… such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
Health topics
… bite No Snake or lizard bite How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … have symptoms of shock? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock Are you …
Health topics
… and ovaries may be a good choice if you don't plan to have children (or more children). You also may want to have … decisions. I have had pain before and during my period for years. I tried non-prescription and prescription medicines … and the treatments I could try. She suggested I try taking birth control pills and using ibuprofen before and during my …
Health topics
… poisoning. Lead can cause health problems, most commonly in children. It can also cause high blood pressure, brain … you avoid second-hand smoke. You are more likely to give birth to a baby who weighs less than expected (low birth … exposure during infancy as a predictor of potential asthma development. Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology , …