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… affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is … than 24 hours of age. Early detection is important if your child has one of these disorders. You will get instructions …
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… Learn more Bilirubin Test Congenital Heart Defects in Children Developmental Problems: Testing Galactosemia Test … Screening Phenylketonuria (PKU) Test Regular Checkup for a Child Screening for Hearing Problems Sickle Cell Test … (TB) Screening Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens Routine Checkups Screening, 2 to 12 Years …
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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 … of anxiety, depression, and suicide. Make it hard for your child to find their identity, build relationships, and do …
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… these approaches don't work, don’t blame yourself or your child. Crying is a normal stage that will pass with time. …
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… at 1-800-822-7967. In Canada, you may call the Vaccine Safety Section at Public Health Agency of Canada at … checkups. Keep vaccine records for yourself and all of your children, and after your children are grown provide their records to them and their …
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… a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some … (NPN). A NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Choose a form … come in three main forms: Liquid: recommended for children under 4 years of age but can be used for all ages …
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… After you have been infected with chickenpox (usually in childhood), the virus can live in your body's nerve roots in … who receives them. This vaccine should not be used by children. How To Use Read all vaccine information available … at 1-800-822-7967. In Canada, you may call the Vaccine Safety Section at Public Health Agency of Canada at …
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… from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is questionable You have a weakened … iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term iodine use. Children and pregnant women are especially sensitive and … of water Brushing your teeth Filling pet dishes Bathing children - give sponge baths using disinfected water if it …
