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… suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of … increase the amount of nitrate in it. Therefore, be extra careful if you are boiling water to prepare infant formula. … have access to a safe water source. For more information on preparing infant formula, see HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding …
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… From Age 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Most children have a large vocabulary—about 13,000 words—at age … complicated language structures. From ages 6 to 10, children slowly start to think in more complex ways. This … are still limited by concrete, "here and now" thinking. School-age children understand more than they can express. …
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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do If I'm at High Risk? Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? …
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… you will have before you drink. Let your friends know your plans and stick to them Plan to get home safely. This … you to drink too much and lead to alcohol poisoning Be careful about mixing alcohol with some non-alcohol drinks, … or relationship problems, or negative impacts on your school or work, or other areas of your life You can’t seem …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is … chronic kidney disease, certain autoimmune diseases, or diabetes. Had high blood pressure in a past pregnancy, … delivery or have severe pre-eclampsia, your doctor will plan to deliver your baby as soon as possible. If you are …
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… lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … alcohol while feeding your baby, it is important that you plan around it. If you are going to have a drink, it is … worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care provider. A referral can be made to have your child …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… what temper tantrums are. Experts define them as sudden, unplanned displays of anger or other emotions. During a tantrum, children often whine, cry, or scream. They may also swing … their emotions. Tantrums that continue or start during the school years may be a sign of learning problems or other …
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… skills and interests. Programs are available through local school districts and the department of education in each … skills and interests. Programs are available through local school districts and the department of education in each …
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… back, your doctor may remove the infected nail. If you have diabetes or a weak immune system, your doctor may suggest … the infection, even if it doesn't bother you. How can you care for the infection? For a mild fungal nail infection, … back, your doctor may remove the infected nail. If you have diabetes or a weak immune system, your doctor may suggest …