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… footnote 1 You need to take allergy shots for 3 to 5 years. You cannot be sure how long the shots will be … younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to have to get many shots over … can affect your health if you don't treat it. You may have problems such as sinus infections, plugged ears or ear …
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… Last updated August 9, 2013 Playing outside during colder weather can be lots of fun, as long as you ensure your … the wrist. Provide warm, water resistant, slip proof footwear. Give your toddler mittens. Attach these to coat … cold. Look for whiteness and numbness on the cheeks, nose, ears, fingers, and toes. If you think your toddler has …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing Your Family's … you and your child to adjust. In time, your child will learn that he or she will be allowed to eat as little or as … or a mental health professional experienced with eating problems, if needed. For more information, see the topics …
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… Child Safety: Guns and Firearms On this page: Overview Overview The … Austin K, Lane M (2018). The prevention of firearm injuries in Canadian youth. Paediatrics and Child Health , …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 … protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the …
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… Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) On this page: Health Tools Prevention Symptoms What … disorders (TMDs) is the name given to several problems with jaw movement and pain in and around the jaw … pain when you talk, chew, swallow, or yawn. You may also hear TMDs called TMJ or TM problems. The jaw joints, or …
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… health, mental health and social well-being. People of all ages and abilities can experience these benefits, including … Improved sleep Lower risk of falls and fall-related injuries Improved quality of life For people at risk of or … Lower risk of high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease and stroke Improved blood sugar (blood glucose) …
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… Tetracycline - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … and response to therapy. For use in children older than 8 years of age, the dosage is also based on weight. For the … muscle pain difficult or painful swallowing signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) brown/gray …
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… for several weeks. Most knee replacements last about 20 years. Some people need to have the knee replaced again. If … of the knee. Osteotomy This surgery corrects knee problems such as bowleg and knock-knee. It is usually done … since I was 6 years old. In my 20s, I had several knee injuries and surgeries. About 7 years ago, I started having …
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… Cholecystitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … is inflammation of the gallbladder, a small organ near the liver that plays a part in digesting food. Normally, … care units. In these cases, there are no gallstones. Problems from another severe illness, such as heart disease, …
