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… Infection in the Home Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults Caregiving: Using Disposable Gloves Caregiving: … or Tendon Injury: Preventing Pain Heimlich Manoeuvre for Adults and Children Older Than 1 Year Helping a Person … Activities Preventing Choking Preventing Falls in Older Adults Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk …
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… are no longer useful after puberty. Teens and adults with ADHD continue to benefit from medicine … are no longer useful after puberty. Teens and adults with ADHD continue to benefit from medicine …
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… as a reference. CPR Basics What to do Recommendations for: Adults and older children who have reached puberty Young … be more important to do for children and babies than for adults. 30 compressions, 2 breaths . Repeat this 30/2 cycle … as a reference. CPR Basics What to do Recommendations for: Adults and older children who have reached puberty Young …
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… used in children, starting at about age 6, and in teens and adults. How long it lasts Dental sealants may wear down over … Basic Dental Care Dental Checkups for Children and Adults Tooth Decay Current as of: November 14, 2022 … used in children, starting at about age 6, and in teens and adults. How long it lasts Dental sealants may wear down over …
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… can cause vision problems. Cataracts are common in older adults. But changes caused by aging don't always lead to … need reading glasses or glasses for night driving. Most adults who have surgery for cataracts do it to: Improve … to work, hobbies, and other daily activities. For most adults, surgery is only needed when vision loss caused by a …
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… and the abdominal procedure). Bowel problems, such as constipation or when the intestines stop moving waste … Walking boosts blood flow and helps prevent pneumonia, constipation, and blood clots. Avoid strenuous activities, … right after your surgery. This is common. Try to avoid constipation and straining with bowel movements. You may …
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… hearing, and learning and can slow the child's growth. In adults, lead poisoning can damage the brain and nervous … by it. This can be a problem in older homes and buildings. Adults are most often exposed to lead at work or while doing … problems. Lack of energy, and not feeling hungry. In adults, lead poisoning can cause: Changes in behaviour, …
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… you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is … as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 … see HealthLinkBC File #41c Travel immunizations for adults . For information on insect bite prevention, visit …
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… or increase stuttering. The same is true for teens and adults who stutter. It tends to get worse at stressful … is not normal disfluency, talk with your child's doctor. Adults or teens who stutter may find both speech therapy and … or increase stuttering. The same is true for teens and adults who stutter. It tends to get worse at stressful …
