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… Heart and Circulation Learning Center Learn about your heart … circulation It's not always easy to tell if you're having problems with blood vessels in your heart and your body. You … Veins Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) Pressure Injuries Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving Pressure …
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… Temper Tantrums On this page: What … tantrums. But they are most common in children ages 1 to 4 years. Dealing with tantrums may be unpleasant or … or start during the school years may be a sign of learning problems or other issues that the child may need help with. …
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… Explain where you are going and why. Use simple language: "The nurse is going to give you an immunization in the … such as listening to your toddler’s chest or looking in his ears Encourage your toddler to play "doctor" or "dentist" … time). "You held so still when the doctor looked in your ears!" Useful resources Routine checkups Making the most of …
Medications
… Tigecycline - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … to treatment. If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health … have any serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) unusual …
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… Tips for Parents of Children With Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … pads on cribs and beds, and use padded side rails on your older child's bed. But don't use sleep positioners, bumper … baby. Use car seats and seat belts, and have your child wear a helmet when biking, skiing, or skating. Do not let …
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… Your Toddler: Safe Ways to Explore On this page: Overview Overview The typical … of supervision and safety precautions can help prevent injuries while your child is exploring. … Ages 12 to 24 Months Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview Overview … if you have low to moderate risk. Testing every 3 to 5 years with an A1c test if you are at high risk. Yearly … Body Mass Index (BMI) Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) …
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… Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation On this page: Treatment Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … a catheter ablation, the doctor destroys tiny areas in the heart that are firing off abnormal electrical impulses and … catheter ablation works include older age and some health problems. footnote 1 You can help lower the chance of atrial …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus … vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is … that get the vaccine. At most, this could affect 1 baby a year in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in …
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… Lead (Pb) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … another blood lead level test if: Your child age 1 to 5 years has a blood lead level of 0.24 micromoles per litre … or 5 micrograms per decilitre (mcg/dL) or higher. Your older child or you have a blood lead level around 0.48 …
