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… skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency  … buy a food or receive a food delivery. Ingredients in packaged foods can change without notice. Do not assume that a …
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… to your intuition that "something isn't quite right" Encourage your toddler to tell you if they are not comfortable … that, as a parent, you must listen carefully and encourage your toddler to share feelings, especially about friends … Family Development office, or a First Nations child welfare agency that provides child protection services. Reporting …
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… Polyhydramnios On this page: … may include: A uterus that is larger than expected for the age of the pregnancy. Your doctor will find this out. … may include: A uterus that is larger than expected for the age of the pregnancy. Your doctor will find this out. …
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… High-Protein Foods for Wound Healing On this page: Overview Overview Your … How much protein you normally need each day depends on your age, your sex, and how active you are. You may need to eat … Food Amount Protein (g) Cheese, cheddar 25 g (1 oz) 6 Cottage cheese, low fat ½ cup (125 mL) 15 Egg, whole, cooked 1 …
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… Quick Tips: Helping Children Take Medicine On this page: Get started Get started Giving medicine to a child can … Teach your child how to swallow tablets or pills. By the age of 10, your child may be able to swallow a pill. Here … Teach your child how to swallow tablets or pills. By the age of 10, your child may be able to swallow a pill. Here …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Overview Children with … can learn to eat by themselves with your help and encouragement. Eating independently is a developmental milestone … approach for eating solid foods and using utensils. Encourage your child to dip his or her fingers in food and bring …
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… Cardiac Enzyme Studies On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … as from a heart attack , troponin proteins leak out of damaged heart muscle cells, and their levels in the bloodstream … in the blood may rise when those other tissues are damaged. Cardiac enzyme studies must always be compared with …
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… Sinusitis: Over-the-Counter Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … a prescription may help relieve pain and promote sinus drainage. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all … using a medicine that thins mucus and improves sinus drainage (mucolytic). Guaifenesin is a commonly used mucolytic.  …
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… Staying Aware of What Your Child Is Doing Online On this page: Overview Overview The internet can be a source of fun, … Watch for content that may be violent, sexual, or not age-appropriate for your child. Talk to your child if you … chat. This is often how adults who prey on children engage with them. Discuss this risk with your child. Help your …
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… Humour Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Related … humour carts that provide funny materials for people of any age. Many nurses have learned the value of providing a good … to feel in control of a situation and make it seem more manageable. It allows people to release fears, anger, and …