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… inherited. That means they are passed from parent to child. Children with sickle cell disease have two defective … , they can pass the defective hemoglobin S gene to their children. Symptoms When a child is born with sickle cell … 5 years, after levels of fetal hemoglobin decrease. Older children and adults with sickle cell disease may have few …
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… Infections in Teens and Adults Urinary Tract Infections in Children Stress Incontinence: Should I Have Surgery? Kidney … Incontinence in Men Basic Metabolic Panel Bedwetting in Children Behavioural Methods for Urinary Incontinence Benign … Incontinence: Keeping a Daily Record Urinary Obstruction in Children Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger …
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… spread but is not harmful. This infection is most common in children. But teens and adults can also get it, often from … to another. Or it can spread to other people, such as among children at daycare or school. The infection is contagious … (liquids or creams), such as those used to treat warts. Children may not need treatment. But if your child needs …
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… What parents need to know about gender identity Children form their gender identity early. Most children start to identify their gender around age 3. For … identity. Others didn't feel this way until later in life. Children and teens grow and develop quickly. Before and …
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… eating. Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre The BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is a … help with system navigation, and parent peer support to children, youth and their families from across BC. Learn …
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… important to brush and floss daily. Sealants can be used in children, starting at about age 6, and in teens and adults. … Basic Dental Care Dental Checkups for Children and Adults Tooth Decay Current as of: … important to brush and floss daily. Sealants can be used in children, starting at about age 6, and in teens and adults. …
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… be able to hold back, or suppress, tics for a short time. Children may do this when they: Are in a new place, such as … for tics, such as a doctor. After holding back tics, most children will soon have a short period afterward when tics … be able to hold back, or suppress, tics for a short time. Children may do this when they: Are in a new place, such as …
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… tell your doctor if you have hay fever, asthma, or iodine allergy or food allergies. Bleeding from the needle site may … tell your doctor if you have hay fever, asthma, or iodine allergy or food allergies. Bleeding from the needle site may …
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… Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Heat-Related Illnesses Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active HIV and Exercise … Physical Activity as You Get Older Physical Activity for Children and Teens Physical Activity for Weight Loss … Your Training Prediabetes: Exercise Tips Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities …
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… the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, … these diseases. The vaccine is also provided free to older children and adults who need protection against tetanus, …
