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… planning if you have specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, … children and teenagers Stress management Stress management: Helping your child with stress After a wildfire Returning … the federal government department that is responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. Learn …
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… of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or … products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed …
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… at higher risk of problems from the flu. They include young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with … including: footnote 1 Adults age 65 and older. Adults and children who have long-term health problems or an impaired immune system . Children and 6 to 59 months of age. Women who will be …
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… and shaped like a hollow spool. Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays … Tubes can be inserted in an outpatient surgery clinic. Children usually recover quickly and have little pain or other symptoms after surgery. Most children go home within 1 to 2 hours after the surgery. Your …
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… Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases abdominal pain is severe and … and handle food, particularly ready-to-eat food Wash children's hands after they use the washroom and before they …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Violence can happen to anyone—children, teens, adults, older adults, or people with … best and when it is safest to leave. If your friend has children, gently point out that you are concerned that the … affecting the kids. Many people don't understand that their children are being harmed until someone else talks about …
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… health needs. Uses This vaccine helps protect young children from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. … serious illness, including brain infection (meningitis). Children younger than age 5 are at highest risk for … (antibodies). This vaccine is not usually used by children over the age of 4 or in adults. How To Use Read all …
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… does not respond, follow these steps. Adults and older children who have reached puberty For an adult or an older … an AED if there is one nearby. Start CPR. Babies and young children until the age of puberty For a baby or young child … a second.) Rescue breathing is more important to do for children and babies than adults. Give 30 compressions to 2 …
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… poisoning. Lead can cause health problems, most commonly in children. It can also cause high blood pressure, brain … Second-hand smoke is especially bad for babies and young children whose lungs are still developing. Children who breathe second-hand smoke are more likely to …
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… Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at … of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against chickenpox … to have been in contact with someone with measles. (these children will need 2 more doses of the vaccine, at 12 months …
