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… Acne . It often occurs on the face, especially in teens and young adults. Seborrhoeic dermatitis . It causes red, itchy, flaky … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 to not watch TV, watch movies, or play games … to and from school and take a walk after dinner. Teach your young child how to skip, hop, dance, play catch, ride a … Remember that younger children may eat smaller amounts than adults. Although paying attention to portion sizes is …
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… lightweight or loose-fitting clothing for the environment. Drinking alcohol also increases your risk of dehydration. … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child or baby . Severe Severe difficulty breathing … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… add healthy foods and exercise into a daily routine. Safe driving. Your doctor might remind your teen to always wear a seat belt, not use a cell phone while driving, and not "go along" in a car with someone who drives … text messaging, and other kinds of modern technology offer young people ways to communicate quickly. They may also feel …
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… learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in different ways, each … How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe … hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard drinks at …
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… and then contaminate food. Shigellosis can result from drinking or swimming in contaminated water. Water may become … usually lasts 4 to 7 days. In some people, especially young children and older adults, the diarrhea can be so severe that a hospital stay …
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… The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older adults and people who have … of viral meningitis, you may only need home treatment, like drinking extra fluids and taking medicine for pain and …
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… not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or infant younger than 7 days old. While the plane is taking off and … receive the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as young as 6 months of age. Infants usually receive this … children because they become dehydrated more quickly than adults. It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as …
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… an adult and a child or between an older child and a younger child is sexual abuse. Showing pornography to a … about the consequences. They may take risks, such as driving dangerously. Sexual problems. Abused or neglected … be separated from the caregiver during the interview. The law requires doctors to consider the possibility of abuse or …
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… have other symptoms or a history of heart disease. Smoking, drinking alcohol or caffeine, or taking other stimulants … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
