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… problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have arm problems because they are usually more … things that might increase swelling. These things include hot showers, hot tubs, hot packs, and drinks that contain alcohol. Apply …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … people who have anorexia need treatment. Even if you, your child, or someone else you care about has only a couple of … thoughts, talk to someone about it. Call a local suicide hotline, your local health unit, or seek help at a local …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … High Cholesterol Obesity Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Prevention The best ways to help prevent heart failure are … Get the flu vaccine every year. Get a pneumococcal vaccine shot. If you have had one before, ask your doctor whether you …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … Have nighttime choking or gasping spells. Symptoms in children Children who have sleep apnea nearly always snore. But …
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… Grief: Helping Children Understand On this page: Getting Started Related … Getting Started Be honest about the loss. Not telling children about a major loss may cause them to develop … a loved one has died may prolong the child's grief. Provide safety and security. To express their feelings, children …
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… CPR Basics What to do Recommendations for: Adults and older children who have reached puberty Young children until the age of puberty Babies younger than 1 year … Dealing With Emergencies Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 …
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… on how you will get around those barriers. Try to find a hotel that has an exercise room, exercise videos, or a … Be creative about finding ways to exercise. Use the hotel workout room or swimming pool, if available. If your hotel doesn't have a workout room, find a nearby gym. …
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… to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Benztropine … and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. How To Use Take this … such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and …
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… away from your skin. Concerns have been raised about safety, because DEET is quickly absorbed after being applied … it is safe to apply DEET in concentrations of 10% DEET to children 6 months to 12 years of age. It's important to read … recommends icaridin as the preferred insect repellent for children 6 months to 12 years of age. The PHAC does not …
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… a certain virus infection (rotavirus) in infants and young children. Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Although nearly all children become infected with this virus before they are 5 … at 1-800-822-7967. In Canada, you may call the Vaccine Safety Section at Public Health Agency of Canada at …
