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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … affect ovulation. This can make it harder to get pregnant. Prevention Sometimes infertility is related to lifestyle or … If you have been diagnosed with cancer and hope to have children in the future, talk to your doctor about your …
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… the caffeine may keep you awake longer. Pregnancy In small amounts, caffeine is considered safe for the … than the recommended amount. Are energy drinks safe for children and teens? Experts recommend that children and … the caffeine may keep you awake longer. Pregnancy In small amounts, caffeine is considered safe for the …
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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 … include: A frequent need to urinate. A child's bladder is small and doesn't hold as much urine as an adult's bladder. … the bladder wall. This causes pain as soon as a very small amount of urine reaches the bladder. You may find your …
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… and the type of treatment being used. Cholesterol tests for children and teens Your child's doctor may suggest a … guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in the adult. Canadian … guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in the adult. Canadian …
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… at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant … residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for … causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain …
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… meals, it is lower than 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L. footnote 1 Children of any age with type 2 diabetes In general, experts suggest an A1c of 7.0% or less for children of any age who have type 2 diabetes. footnote 2 … Expert Committee, et al. (2018). Type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , …
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… with soft, rounded-end bristles and a head that is small enough to reach all parts of your teeth and mouth. … firmly, and gently rock the brush back and forth using small circular movements. Brush chewing surfaces vigorously … infections and help in planning orthodontic treatment. In children, they can also identify when new teeth are coming …
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… there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … Other than the usual symptoms of urethritis, adults or children may also experience: Abdominal pain Unwillingness … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… See which vaccines are recommended and when. Infants and Children This schedule lists all vaccines that are provided free to children in British Columbia who are between the ages of 0 … Image Hepatitis A Vaccine (#33) Indigenous children only Image Image Inactivated Influenza …
