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… another caregiver? How often a child or teen eats away from home, such as at school, in restaurants, or at friends' homes. Physical activity You may be asked whether your … a lot of time watching television, playing computer or video games, or reading. Has a safe place to play outdoors. …
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… over a 1-month period. If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your … to keep track of when to receive the next dose. During the first few weeks of treatment, your hormone levels will actually go up …
Medications
… over a 3-month period. If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your … to keep track of when to receive the next dose. During the first few weeks of treatment, your hormone levels will actually go up …
Medications
… doctor on a treatment schedule, usually once a week for the first 6 to 9 weeks (depending on your medical condition). Afterward, your … medication is given in a clinic and will not be stored at home. Medical Alert Your condition can cause complications …
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… tract. You can get rotavirus more than once, but the first infection is usually the worst. This infection causes … are together, such as daycare centres. Keep your child at home while he or she is sick and for a few days after they … to others. The virus can remain in your child's stool for weeks after the symptoms are gone. How is it spread? The …
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… Labour and Delivery Interactive Tool: From Embryo to Baby in 9 Months Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness … Labour Fever During Pregnancy Find Your Ovulation Day First-Trimester Examinations and Tests Folate Deficiency … Defects Folate Test Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Test Home Pregnancy Tests Hormone Inhibin A Test Human Chorionic …
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… injuries. Most animal and human bites cause minor injuries. Home treatment is usually all that is needed to care for the … in an adult or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler . 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe pain 5 to 7: … in the wilderness. To clean a wound well: Wash your hands first. Remove large pieces of dirt or debris from the wound …
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… to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, right from birth Discovers … when held Can move or shuffle on belly and then crawl Takes first steps and walks alone, between 8 and 18 months of age … at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/babys-best-chance See Toddler’s First Steps at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/toddlers-first-steps   …
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… not help with ear pain immediately. You can treat pain at home with over-the-counter pain relievers and by putting a … all instructions on the label. If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. … seems well, they may need a follow-up visit in about 4 weeks, especially if your child is young. You help ease your …
Medications
… daily use. This medication works best if it is taken as the first signs of the headache occur. If you wait until the … in a week. If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your … dihydroergotamine. Dihydroergotamine may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away …