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… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to spread the virus for a longer period … with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from …
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… up needing a C-section. Say how you want your baby to be cared for after delivery. You might want your baby to stay … Information Labour and Delivery My Birth Plan Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional Pregnancy: Deciding Where to … Information Labour and Delivery My Birth Plan Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional Pregnancy: Deciding Where to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview As your child with Down syndrome enters puberty, grooming and hygiene become increasingly important. Your child may need to learn new habits to stay well groomed. … take extra effort, teach your child how to do these self-care tasks on his or her own. Down …
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… in touch with a social organization. Often it is hard for a child to follow the management plan, because the child must rely on the help of family members and other … he or she can do for the condition. The child may have many caregivers, making it hard for the child to be on a regular …
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… However, people with respiratory illness, especially children with a history of asthma or wheezing may sometimes … symptoms worsen, especially difficulty breathing, medical care should be sought immediately. Parents of children with asthma should make sure their children …
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… keep them safe. Drowning is a leading cause of death among children between the ages of 12 months and 48 months. It … water table, stay close enough to watch - and reach - your child at all times. Always hold onto your toddler’s hand … child is wearing a lifejacket you still need to watch her carefully. When buying a child sized lifejacket, check the …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … is an anti-viral drug used to treat infants and young children who have a severe lung infection caused by a … certain virus (respiratory syncytial virus-RSV). Nearly all children become infected with this virus before they are 3 …
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… Adoption gives people a chance to raise and nurture a child. When deciding whether to adopt, think about: Why you want a child. Your feelings about not being genetically related to … infertility treatments are both complex options that need careful thought. Support groups and counselling, along with …
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… Use Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol Heroin Ideas for … Relieve Tension or Improve Mood Smoking Triggers Smoking: Choosing a Good Time to Quit Smoking: Health Risk for Family … Kits for Opioid Overdose Teen Substance Use Disorder: Choosing a Treatment Program Teen Substance Use: Making a …
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… you to drink too much and lead to alcohol poisoning Be careful about mixing alcohol with some non-alcohol drinks, … is affecting you Don’t leave your drink unattended and be careful when accepting drinks from others. This will help …
