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… contact with household articles, such as a toothbrush, dental floss or a razor contaminated with blood from a … with hepatitis B Survivors of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have … protection against infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … taking calcium/vitamin D supplements recent or planned dental surgery (such as tooth removal) certain gut problems … drug passes into breast milk. Because it may harm a nursing infant, breast-feeding while using this drug and after …
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… Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler . 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe pain 5 to 7: Moderate … Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Mouth and Dental Injuries Neck Problems and Injuries Current …
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… and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical … travel? Before you travel, you can: Speak with your health care provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to discuss … pregnancy-related conditions or hospital care for premature infants Pack comfortable, loose fitting clothes, including …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Getting Support … related to Down syndrome. These may include ear infections, dental problems, or behaviour issues. Your child may need: … bang pots on the table at times. Enroll your young child (infant through age 3) in an early-intervention program. …
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… healthy development. As your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an … early on, and is updated on a weekly basis. Play for toddlers As your child grows, experts recommend that parents … their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need at least 180 minutes of physical activity …
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… this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … is caused by a virus, the person can usually return to daycare, school, or work when symptoms start to improve. This … or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . Yes Symptoms of serious illness No Symptoms of …
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… food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. In day care settings Shigella bacteria can be spread in day care … settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet trained. It can spread …
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… At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added … add fluoride to their water supply. Reliable equipment and careful monitoring help maintain these fluoride levels. The … public health measure by: Health Canada The Canadian Dental Association The Canadian Medical Association The …
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… Overview A mouth guard is used to prevent mouth and dental injuries while participating in sports, such as … your teeth if you grind them. Mouth and Dental Injuries Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
