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… known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). CRS can cause hearing loss, eye problems, heart problems, and other complications. Rubella also is … the rash starts until 5 to 7 days after the rash first appears. But you can spread the virus even if you don't have …
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… Parenting Learning Center Learn about parenting Raising a child can be both challenging … Healthy Eating for Children . Protecting Your Child From Infections . Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask . Choosing …
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… of both the person who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the … physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood … to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of getting lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? … Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined … It usually infects children under 5 years of age with most infections occurring in children less than 2 years of age. …
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… ages. Most adults will have 4 episodes of diarrhea each year. Diarrhea that comes on suddenly may last up to 14 days. … illness . Diarrhea is your body's way of quickly clearing viruses, bacteria, or toxins from the digestive … dairy products can cause viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, such as Giardia lamblia . This parasite can …
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… Examples are strep throat , pneumonia , and urinary tract infections . In rare cases, vomiting can be a symptom of a … in your child's vomit. Or the vomit may have an odd appearance, colour, or odour. A child who falls down and … injuries. Treatment Babies and children younger than 1 year old need special attention if they continue to vomit. …
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… of belly pain are more common in children younger than 11 years. The pain is often caused by changes in eating and … may be related to an illness, such as an upset stomach, an ear infection , a urinary tract infection , or strep throat … than 3 months 3 to 5 months 3 to 5 months 6 months to 11 years 6 months to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal … for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted …
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… Paediatric Society - recommend breastfeeding for two years or longer. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding has many … Best type of milk for young children Helps prevent colds, ear infections, and other infections Helps your toddler develop …
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… slowly while the person rests inside. It is not clear if HBOT works better than oxygen therapy at normal … from radiation treatment. Risks Risks of HBOT may include ear pain and rupture of the eardrum. They may also include sinus pressure, a bloody …
