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… that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can spread … infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect … the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… through your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine ( duodenum ) on a video screen. Several … are taken at different times and from different views. A small bowel follow-through may be done right away after this test to look at the rest of the small intestine. If just the throat and esophagus are looked …
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… health, show no signs of disease, and be friendly toward children. These tips can help protect both your pet and your … Many dogs will try to dominate children because of their small size. Also, some children aren't well-behaved around … Many dogs will try to dominate children because of their small size. Also, some children aren't well-behaved around …
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… injuries Concussion Whiplash Swallowed or inhaled objects Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Object Stuck in … Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment Pressure Injuries: Stages …
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… puree Shredded tofu scramble, whole grain toast, cut into small pieces or strips, cooked and mashed broccoli or other … serving. Fat is an important source of energy for growing children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk … for babies and toddlers Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … and blockage of a blood vessel, the bile duct, or the small intestine. If much of your pancreatic tissue has died, … enzymes, because they are made of pork protein. In young children, high doses of pancreatic enzymes could cause a …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Setting a Goal to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes … Watch your weight. If you are overweight, losing just a small amount of weight may help. Reducing fat around your … and type 2 diabetes increases with age. But the number of children with type 2 diabetes is increasing. Usually, …
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… or yellow) 4 4 or more 5-7 5 or more 3 or more a day if small, one a day if large (golden-yellow) 8+ 6 or more After … nurse or dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … having a stroke within a year of having chickenpox is very small, but it can happen. A stroke results in brain injury … https://immunizebc.ca/chickenpox . Vaccines protect children from serious illness, disability, and death. Be …
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… with movement, learning, or speaking. Because of the small chance of serious problems, it is important to contact … usual Having a hard time falling asleep Symptoms in young children Young children can have the same symptoms of a … and adults. But sometimes it can be hard to tell if a small child has a concussion. Young children may also have …
