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… using one of the other tests to diagnose diabetes in children. footnote 2 This test may not be right for … Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes in Children Citations Diabetes Canada Clinical … Expert Committee, et al. (2018). Type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , …
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… cell disease. Lower the risk of stroke in infants and children. Blood transfusions aren't usually used to treat … Frequent blood transfusions may help prevent strokes in children who already had a stroke or are at high risk for a … Blood transfusion may help prevent a first stroke in children who have sickle cell disease. Transfusions can help …
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… Many over the counter medicines are not safe for children under six years old. Diarrhea Diarrhea is often … - 37.5°C (97.8°F - 99.5°F) Mouth (not recommended for children younger than 2 years) 35.5°C - 37.5°C (95.9°F - 99.5°F) Ear (not recommended for children younger than 2 years) 35.8°C - 38°C (96.4°F - …
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… an object. It is a form of child abuse. It may happen to children of all ages, but it's most common in babies younger … This can cause bleeding and swelling in the brain. Young children are at high risk for brain injury when they are … child starts school. Emotional or behaviour problems. Some children die from their injuries. What are the symptoms of …
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… for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from … cells. Until recently this treatment was mostly done for children. That's because the risk for serious problems … sickle cell disease. They are usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have: footnote 1 Severe sickle …
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… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to spread the virus for a longer period … pain, Runny nose, Sore throat, Extreme tiredness A cough Children may also experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. …
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… age groups and individuals at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk … of age and continue until your child is 4 to 6 years old. Children in grades 6 and 9 also get immunizations as part of …
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… Overview Myoclonic seizures affect a small number of children and adults with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause. In children and teens with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, the … . … Overview Myoclonic seizures affect a small number of children and adults with generalized epilepsy of unknown …
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… of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have atonic … or atonic seizures are likely to be injured when they fall. Children may have to wear helmets and restrict their … of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have atonic …
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… and control. Some women worry about themselves and their children when home is not a safe place, and that worry is … houses provide safe shelter for women, with or without children. To find a transition house in your area, visit the …
