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… Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is … a "minor". "Mature minor consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has …
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… heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk … much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may not be … if your child is showing signs of dehydration: Under 1 year Give your child lots of breastmilk or formula if they are …
Medical tests
… on your body. The most common ones are the mouth, the ear, the armpit, and the rectum. Temperature can also be … yourself with a clock or watch. Some digital thermometers give a series of short beeps when the reading is done. … a rectal temperature can cause a little discomfort, but it should not be painful. Taking an ear temperature causes …
Health topics
… one side of the body. The child is between 6 months and 5 years old. The child doesn't have nervous system … after a seizure. But their behaviour and activity level should be back to normal within minutes of the seizure. … of serious illness Does your child have symptoms of a joint infection ? Yes Symptoms of a joint infection No Symptoms of …
Medications
… This medication is used to treat certain types of outer ear infections. It helps to reduce swelling, itching, redness, … can lead to its decreased effectiveness. This medication should not be used by children younger than 2 years. How To …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood … effective, they contain ingredients such as aluminum salts, antibiotics, and formaldehyde. These ingredients have not …
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… will often ease your child's discomfort. Vomiting in a baby should not be confused with spitting up. Vomiting is … rotavirus disease . Vomiting can also be caused by an infection in another part of the body. Examples are strep … in your child's vomit. Or the vomit may have an odd appearance, colour, or odour. A child who falls down and …
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… (say "lab-uh-rin-THY-tus") is a problem inside the inner ear. It happens when the labyrinth , a part of the inner ear … of labyrinthitis are not clear. It can happen after a viral infection or, more rarely, after an infection caused by … If the cause is a bacterial infection, your doctor will give you antibiotics. But most cases are caused by viral …
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… children, including names, phone numbers and addresses. You should also know everyone who might be around your toddler … toddler to tell you if they are not comfortable with caregivers or any other people. This means that, as a parent, … refuse unwanted kisses, hugs or tickling Help your toddler learn that "no means no" when it comes to someone touching …
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… cell batteries) are more dangerous than other objects. They should be removed right away. The moist tissue in the nose … a stuffy nose and make it hard to breathe through the nose. Infection can occur in the nose or in the sinuses after an … It's usually from only one nostril. The drainage may be clear at first but then turns yellow, green, or brown. It may …
