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… disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases occur … fingernails or toenails have also been reported, mostly in children, within weeks of having hand, foot and mouth …
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… when to take your child to the emergency room, see: BC Children's Hospital: When to bring your child to the BC Children's Emergency Department First Nations Health … When to bring your child to the Emergency Department (BC Children's Hospital) – Additional examples to help families …
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… Asthma Diary Template Asthma During Pregnancy Asthma in Children Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is … Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer … Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer …
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… the child to produce symptoms. Victims are most often small children. They may get painful medical tests they don't … injured or may die because of the actions of the caregiver. Children who are victims of MSBP can have lifelong physical … to closely watch how the caregiver interacts with their children. For victims, the first step is to protect the …
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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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… On this page: Overview Overview Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) must do … should be reviewed now and then by a physiotherapist. Older children can do the exercises themselves but may still need adult supervision. Children need support and encouragement from the family to …
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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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… D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: lean … child’s airway. For more information HealthLinkBC File #69d Helping your 1 to 3 year old child eat well HealthLinkBC … making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well (#69d) Meal and …
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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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… down from parent to child (inherited). If one of your children has VUR, you may want to ask your doctor if your other children need to be checked. How is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) treated? Many children do not need treatment for vesicoureteral reflux …
