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… and complications from malaria if you are pregnant, a young child or have a weakened immune system. Malaria increases … for adults HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… cancer. A history of radiation therapy to the chest as a child. Choose the best treatment for breast cancer. It may … cancer. A history of radiation therapy to the chest as a child. Choose the best treatment for breast cancer. It may …
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… each day. Babies 7–12 months old need 80 mcg DFE each day. Children 1–3 years old need 150 mcg DFE each day. Children 4-8 years old need 200 mcg DFE each day. Children 9–13 years old need 300 mcg DFE each day. Children …
Medications
… for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may … your interest in daily living. Imipramine can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Imipramine belongs to a … based on your medical condition and response to therapy. In children, dosage may also be based on body weight. To reduce …
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… of hypothermia include shivering (in adults and older children); clumsy movements; apathy (lack of concern); poor … worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in an adult or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… of a serious illness? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . … worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in an adult or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler … of the tetanus vaccine series. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… cramps, or arthritis. Restless legs syndrome does occur in children but it is hard to diagnose for the same reasons. Children often are not able to describe their symptoms. A parent's observations of the child's behaviour and sleep may be helpful. Knowing that a …
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… there. You may choose to learn all you can about raising a child with Down syndrome or a birth defect. Or you may … My husband and I don't have any risk factors for having a child with other birth defects. If the screening tests … there. You may choose to learn all you can about raising a child with Down syndrome or a birth defect. Or you may …
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… foods. But keep breastfeeding for as long as you and your child want to. Your baby continues to get health benefits from breast milk. Breastfeeding lowers your child's risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). footnote 1 Breast milk may also help protect your child from some health problems, such as infections, …
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… during the pregnancy to keep levels within a target range. Children who have diabetes need their parents' help to keep … in a target range and to exercise safely. Be sure that children learn the symptoms of both high and low blood … groups and diabetes education centres to help parents and children understand about blood sugar, exercise, diet, and …
