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… Child Safety: Bathing On this page: Overview Overview Many drowning and … reach. Never leave children in charge of watching their younger siblings while bathing, even if they are in the tub … after the bath. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
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… Testosterone Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … hair. The level of testosterone starts to decline around age 40, then gradually becomes less in older men. In women, … See whether a high level of testosterone is causing a boy younger than age 10 to have early signs of puberty. Find out …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview Overview Guidelines for chlamydia The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends screening of at-risk … footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 years or younger. Pregnant women. All pregnant women should be …
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… Diaper Rash On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This … of Your Appointment Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Adaptation Date: …
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… Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … dirt, or other debris gets into the ear canal. This can damage the protective layer of the ear canal, which may lead to … Age 12 and Older Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Self-Care Some home treatment can help mild …
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… Urinary Incontinence in Men On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … drink a day. Eat foods high in fibre to help avoid constipation. Don't smoke. If you need help quitting, talk … prostate surgery may go away with time, especially for younger men. In some cases, the incontinence may last up to …
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… Glaucoma Screening On this page: Overview Overview If you are younger than 40 and have no known risk factors for glaucoma … according to the schedule below: footnote 1 Over age 40: at least every 3 years Over age 50: at least every 2 …
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… Facial Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … and how bad it is. How long ago the injury occurred. Your age, health condition, and other activities, such as work, … and Electric Shock Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial …
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… Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … cause low blood sugar levels. Learn how to recognize and manage high and low blood sugar levels. Then you can help avoid … are an adult, is your blood sugar >34 mmol/L? If you are younger than 18, is your blood sugar >14 mmol/L? Be sure to …
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… the facts Your options Start having screening mammograms at age 40 (or anytime in your 40s). Start having screening mammograms at age 50. This information is for women who are choosing to … breast cancer goes up as you get older. In general, women younger than 50 are at a lower risk for breast cancer. …