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… Arm Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Minor arm problems, such as sore muscles, … problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have arm problems because they are usually more …
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… Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Minor shoulder problems, such as sore … transplant. Not having a spleen. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… a long time may develop severe (possibly fatal) withdrawal symptoms. Tell the doctor right away if you notice any … to thin and loosen mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up the mucus. Decongestants relieve stuffy nose … doctor. Opioid cough suppressants should not be used by children younger than 18 years. Children are at higher risk …
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… Injury, Age 3 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Almost all children will bump their heads, especially when they are …
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… protects against: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (whooping cough) The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free … to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. … by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or …
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… Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview At one time or another, everyone has had a … sticks, or racquets also increase the risk of injury. In children, most finger, hand, or wrist injuries occur during …
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… help reduce these risks. If you experience heat-related symptoms or increased contractions it is important to speak … exist to reduce your risk of heat-related illness What are symptoms of mild to moderate heat-related illness? Some … For more information on heat-related illness and keeping children safe during extreme heat, visit: HealthLinkBC File …
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… Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Vomiting occurs when a child's stomach … Although nausea may come with vomiting in adults and older children, children younger than age 3 usually can't tell you …
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… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … can be part of a family’s hygiene routine. What are the symptoms of head lice? Often people who have head lice will have no symptoms. Symptoms of head lice may include: Crawling or …
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… health needs. Warning Promethazine should not be used by children younger than 2 years because it may cause serious … surgery, motion sickness). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be … and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or …
