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… is the number that ranks your child's BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI … assess your child's growth. This tool can be used for children ages 2 through 19. Be cautious if you use this tool … child is growing as expected. Often parents of very small children push their children to eat more because they're …
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… is a genetic condition. It affects a baby's development. Children who have it may share similar features and health issues. They may learn to talk later than other children and have some intellectual disability. But every … the extra chromosome to happen. What are the symptoms? Children with Down syndrome may share similar features, such …
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… Binge Eating Disorder Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bipolar Disorder in Children: Other Health Problems That May Occur Bipolar Disorder in Children: School Issues Bipolar Disorder: Helping Someone …
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… Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Substance Use Disorder: … match with their gender identity . Cognitive development. Children this age typically focus on the present. But they …
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… that normally push food and waste through the colon. In children who have Hirschsprung disease, nerve cells are … passing stool can be a symptom of Hirschsprung disease. Children who are diagnosed when they're older may have … Not gaining weight or growing. How is it diagnosed? Most children who have Hirschsprung disease are diagnosed during …
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… to 3 years (HealthLinkBC File #92a) Toilet training Most children are ready to start when they are about 30 months of … Society provides advice on screen time and preschool children . Limiting screen time for young children supports optimal and healthy development. Parents …
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… be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … and then preparing food and drinks or caring for other children. Family members and playmates of infected children are at risk of becoming infected. Contaminated food …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … the mouth looks pale. These signs are usually seen only in children A red, spotty, lace-like rash may appear on the … Anyone can get fifth disease, but it’s more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children have not …
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… How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the … you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to … at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 years. Children 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) must do … should be reviewed now and then by a physiotherapist. Older children can do the exercises themselves but may still need adult supervision. Children need support and encouragement from the family to …
