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… risk Talking openly with your kids, teenagers, and adult children about drug use and the associated risks can help … powerful than other opioids, which makes the risk of accidental overdose much higher. It is roughly 50 to 100 times … and mental health services for children, adolescents and adults across the province. To learn more see BC Mental …
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… you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in children are: Diseases such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, … for cancer. Not having a spleen. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … also be at greater risk for bleeding while using this drug. Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of the … of appetite and weight loss. Monitor weight and height in children who are taking this drug. During pregnancy, this …
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… Problems with objects in the ear most often occur in children younger than age 5 and in people who have problems … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in children are: Diseases such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, …
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… Men: 0–15 millimetres per hour (mm/hr) Women: 0–20 mm/hr Children: 0–10 mm/hr Newborns: 0–2 mm/hr What if your … Men: 0–15 millimetres per hour (mm/hr) Women: 0–20 mm/hr Children: 0–10 mm/hr Newborns: 0–2 mm/hr What if your …
Medications
… take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for … vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound) in adults and in children 12 years or older. Prompt treatment helps you … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… Child for a Medical Test Medical tests can be scary for adults and for children. You can help your child feel safe and calm during … time before the test to explain what will happen. Some children react better when a test is explained right before …
Medications
… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… for an STI Discuss using protection, such as condoms, dental dam barriers and lubricant Alcohol and some …
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… can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can …
