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… Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult On this page: Overview Overview Caring for an older adult with diabetes may feel like a lot to take on. Caregiving can be … few months? How can we keep your health on track with those plans?" "What part of your medical care is hardest for you …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be … of the neck, tops of feet and the back of the knees. Be careful when applying sunscreen near the eyes. It can be …
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… Cough Symptoms in Children On this page: Overview Overview … Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Tooth Development in Children On this page: Overview Overview … the same time he or she begins to lose front primary teeth. Children lose their 20 primary teeth between the ages of 6 … will have 32 adult teeth. Basic Dental Care Teething Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Barking Coughs in Children On this page: Overview Overview … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … & David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine This information does not replace the advice … Medicine, Critical Care Medicine … Barking Coughs in Children …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Related … sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems from diabetes. These problems include eye disease (retinopathy), … meals, it is lower than 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L. footnote 1 Children of any age with type 2 diabetes In general, experts …
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… Cholesterol in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … a family history of high cholesterol. Cholesterol tests for children and teens Your child's doctor may suggest a … should have a cholesterol test. Cholesterol levels for children and teens For children and teens: footnote 1 , …
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… Vital Signs in Children On this page: Overview … (97.8 F–99.5 F). 1 to 11 years old Vital signs for children ages 1 to 11 years include the following: Heart … (97.8 F–99.5 F). 12 years and older Vital signs for children ages 12 years and older include the following: …
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… Umbilical Hernia in Children On this page: … It may look like your child's belly button is swollen. Many children have an umbilical hernia at birth. The hernia … stump falls off, within a few weeks after birth. But some children don't get a hernia until they're a little older. …
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… Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan Actionset Overview An asthma action plan is a written … Let your doctor know what you want regarding asthma care. For example, if you are not sure how to use your … action plan for your child, give a copy to the child's school or caregivers and make sure they know how to use it. …
