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… your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their … In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly … advance preparation is enough for most school age children. Older children may benefit from longer preparation time, but …
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… Biting On this page: Is it … them. Biting at this age may be a sign that a child has problems with expressing feelings or self-control. When is a … Susan that you're angry at her for taking your truck." Learn to recognize the signs that your child is about to …
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… diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout provides … following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A … to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made with little …
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… fun and relaxing. But just like with any other activities, injuries can happen. This topic gives an overview of … in the water. Beached jellyfish, which may look like a clear plastic wrapper, can sting if touched. Jellyfish stings … Stung in eye No Stung in eye Are you having eye or vision problems? Yes Eye or vision problems No Eye or vision …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview … Ages 50 to 74: Regular mammograms (every 2 to 3 years) are recommended. Age 75 and older: You may want to … Information Breast Cancer Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Citations Canadian Task Force on …
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… Noise-Induced Hearing Loss On this page: Overview Overview Hearing loss caused by noise can occur in people of any age. …
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… common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a … seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … who have a febrile seizure will have another one. The older the child is when they have a febrile seizure the less …
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… for children who have only a few throat infections a year. Your child may benefit from surgery if he or she is … your child's upper airway and cause snoring and breathing problems. Surgery can help relieve these problems. Doctors … and follow all instructions on the label. If your child is age 8 or older, he or she can also gargle often with warm …
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… Bones, Joints, and Muscles Learning Center Learn about bone, joint, and muscle health … symptoms with topics such as: Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury . Shoulder Problems and Injuries . Osteoarthritis . Fibromyalgia . Low Back Pain: …
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… Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behaviour On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … organizations. Check online, or ask your doctor. You can learn ways to manage your feelings and actions. Anger Anger … Does your or another person's anger or hostility cause problems with others? These could include problems at work …
