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… Nervous System Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … (conscious), to have thoughts and memories, and to use language. The nervous system is divided into two parts: The brain … Injury, Age 4 and Older Headaches Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Self-Care Specific home treatment for symptoms …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive … proactively. The goal is to use techniques that encourage your child's sense of responsibility, nurture … between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. Babies younger than age 18 months cannot understand these concepts. …
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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and … Drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeine-containing beverage during the day can cause sleeplessness. Caffeine can … and minor injuries than do non-smokers, especially in younger age groups. Illegal drugs such as cocaine, …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is necrotizing … have: Skin that is red, swollen, and hot to the touch. A fever and chills. Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea. The infection may …
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… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. … virus. Symptoms usually start suddenly and may include a fever, sore throat, headache or loss of appetite. Vomiting and diarrhea may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to 2 days. About 2 days after the …
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… information section Health Topics Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence …
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… Canker Sores On this page: … or naproxen (such as Aleve). Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Be … mouthwash to use. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, have trouble swallowing, or if your canker sores keep …
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… a runny nose, cough (which may or may not produce mucus), fever or sore throat. Your toddler may also be irritable. … your public health office or family doctor. Cold and fever medications Never give your toddler decongestant or … your doctor . Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce pain or fever. Always check the label carefully so you administer …
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… Loperamide/Simethicone - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … sections. This medication should not be used by children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side … develop new symptoms. If you develop blood in the stool, fever, or an uncomfortable fullness/swelling of the …
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… visit HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A vaccine. Typhoid fever vaccine Typhoid Fever is a serious and life-threatening infection caused by … blood products. Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver damage. It is also the main cause of liver cancer, which can be …
