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… More than 90% of poisonings occur in the home. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning. That's because … they're naturally curious. More than half of poisonings in children occur in those who are younger than age 6. Some children will swallow just about anything, including …
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… too. Ask your friends how they're doing. Talking to your children about your depression Talking to your kids about depression can be hard for you and your children. You may not know how to say things, and your kids … can understand. What you say depends on the age of your children. Let them know that they didn't cause your …
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… inhaled object, such as food or a pill. Coughs that affect children Children may have coughs from diseases or causes that … non-productive "psychogenic cough" is seen more often in children than in adults. Antibiotic use Many coughs are …
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… Overview Urinary problems and injuries are a concern in children. A young child may not be able to tell you about … and a frequent need to urinate are common symptoms in young children. When your child has only one of these symptoms, or … (UTIs) are the second most common bacterial infection in children. When your child has an infection, bacteria grow in …
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… eyes. Give you a rash, if you are sensitive to sunlight. Do children and teens have a special risk? Because of the risk for skin cancer, medical experts recommend that children 18 and younger not use indoor tanning at all. Some provinces do not allow children 18 and younger to use indoor tanning. Why do people …
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… support* Family health services (for families with young children): Information about child health, growth and … A handbook with information about healthy development for children 6 to 36 months old. … Healthy start Public health …
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… of any age. But it's most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults. Dehydration in babies and small children Babies and small children have a greater chance of becoming dehydrated . …
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… surface area. Estimating burn size in babies and young children See a picture of the "rule of nines" for babies and young children . The front and back of the head and neck are 21% … surface area. Estimating burn size in babies and young children See a picture of the "rule of nines" for babies and …
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… if you whiten the rest of your teeth. Teeth whitening in children and teens Children and teens with discoloured teeth may have a … Teeth whitening may help them with their self-image. In children and teens, stained or discoloured teeth may be …
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… clean and soothe your itchy skin. Always stay with young children when they are in a bathtub. Do not use soap, or use … them to your child. Antihistamines are not recommended for children younger than 6 years. Help children avoid scratching and infection It can be especially …
