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Medications
… much corticosteroid. These side effects are more likely in children, and in people who use this medication for a long … it is unlikely, this medication may temporarily slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. See the doctor … harm an unborn baby. Discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control (such as condoms, birth control pills) with …
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… the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma … out why a baby is crying; sometimes it is not so easy. Developmentally, it is normal for babies to cry more and for … you received at the hospital. For mothers that did not give birth at a hospital in British Columbia, you can receive the …
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… adults who also have diabetes , people who have HIV , and children who have impaired immune systems . But it can be … problem No Ear canal problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes …
Medical tests
… out whether a woman has gone through menopause. See why a child is going through early or delayed puberty. Help … You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that contain estrogen or progesterone … treatments, such as X-rays or chemotherapy. High values in children may mean that puberty is about to start. Low values …
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… pregnant, regardless of where you are. Birth Control Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Menstrual Cramps Normal Menstrual Cycle Pregnancy …
Medical tests
… the structure of the urinary tract that were present from birth (congenital). An ultrasound or a computed tomography … a bee or from eating shellfish. This test is often done in children to see if they may have an abnormal backflow of urine ( vesicoureteral reflux ). Prepare your child for examinations and tests that are needed. Explain …
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… from a CT scan is less than 1 in 1,000. The risk of a child getting cancer from the same CT scan can be much higher. footnote 1 A child who was treated with radiation for cancer early in … from a CT scan is less than 1 in 1,000. The risk of a child getting cancer from the same CT scan can be much …
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… get better as expected. Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness Coughs, Age 11 and … a Cold Handwashing Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Protecting Your Child From Infections Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and … get better as expected. Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness Coughs, Age 11 and …
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… tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the effects of repeated sun exposure to show. UV … of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the sun are vulnerable to the … bed use starts before 35 years of age. In British Columbia, children under the age of 18 are banned from using tanning …
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… get colon cancer if you have had ulcerative colitis for 8 years or longer. But surgery removes the risk of colon … Slow growth or other serious complications occur in a child. You may choose to have surgery to improve your … Slow growth or other serious complications occur in a child. You may choose to have surgery to improve your …
