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… adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune systems … Do not use them after the best before date If you think drinking unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, …
Medications
… alcoholic beverages while you are taking this medication. Drinking alcohol may increase the amount of this medication … sudden vision changes, confusion) Rarely, males (including young boys and teens) may have a painful or prolonged … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, …
Medications
… alcoholic beverages while you are taking this medication. Drinking alcohol may increase the amount of this medication … sudden vision changes, confusion) Rarely, males (including young boys and teens) may have a painful or prolonged … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, …
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… Bullying What Children Should Do if They Are Bullied How Adults Can Help Stop Bullying The Role of Schools in … of school, have drug and alcohol problems, and break the law. If you think your child is being bullied—or is bullying … of school, have drug and alcohol problems, and break the law. If you think your child is being bullied—or is bullying …
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… that symptoms won't appear until the child is a teenager or young adult. How are congenital heart defects diagnosed? In … treatment. Not all defects are found when a child is very young. Some defects don't cause symptoms and aren't … repaired heart defects grow up and live healthy lives as adults. But some adults have a shorter lifespan than average …
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… hearing, and learning and can slow the child's growth. In adults, lead poisoning can damage the brain and nervous … a small amount is present in most people. Environmental laws have reduced lead exposure in Canada, but it is still a health risk, especially for young children. What causes it? Lead poisoning is usually …
Medical tests
… as benzodiazepines . Delta waves are normally found only in young children and in people who are asleep. Theta waves are normally found only in young children and in people who are asleep. Electroencephalogram (EEG) Normal: In adults who are awake, the EEG shows mostly alpha waves and …
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… causes more injury and death in children, teenagers, and young adults than infectious disease, cancer, or birth … or tobacco. Having risk-taking behaviour, such as speeding, drinking and driving, or high-risk sexual behaviours . Carrying or …
Medical tests
… a requested autopsy. Sometimes an autopsy is required by law. This is called a required autopsy. Why It Is Done … treatment. Required autopsies An autopsy may be required by law in deaths that may have medical and legal issues. They … or murder. Have happened under other conditions defined by law. May help health experts find and track a disease or …
