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… 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 … tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or …
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… (dementia) by: Improving your connection to others. Helping the brain produce a calming substance (melatonin). … speak. Improving long-term and medium-term memory. May help children deal with necessary but painful procedures. Crying … (dementia) by: Improving your connection to others. Helping the brain produce a calming substance (melatonin). …
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… sure you have received all the vaccines recommended for children and adults in B.C. These vaccines might be … for adults (HealthLinkBC File #41c) Travelling with children (HealthLinkBC File #41d) Travel health notices Some …
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… scalp occurs all over the world and is most common in young children. Ringworm of the beard is not common. What causes … for several months on people, animals, and personal items. Children are more likely to get ringworm than adults. When … how long your child needs to stay out of school. Usually children can go to school after they have started treatment …
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… about how to help your baby sleep well, see Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well . … about how to help your baby sleep well, see Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well . Related …
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… damage and can make the baby develop more slowly than other children. How is it diagnosed? You or your doctor may notice … It may help to see some before-and-after pictures of other children who have had the same type of surgery so that you … damage and can make the baby develop more slowly than other children. How is it diagnosed? You or your doctor may notice …
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… bathe, feed himself or herself, and walk around. Most children feel well enough to return to school 3 to 4 weeks … about the timing of surgery to treat scoliosis in young children. Some experts believe that surgery should be … bathe, feed himself or herself, and walk around. Most children feel well enough to return to school 3 to 4 weeks …
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… Pinworms are the most common cause of anal itching in children. An infection you get from an animal is called a … area. It can also be a sign of pinworms, especially in children. Itching may be more serious if it occurs with a … hydrocortisone cream on the area. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
Medications
… based on your medical condition and response to therapy. In children, dosage may also be based on body weight. Follow … heartburn) nausea/vomiting stomach pain Do not use to treat children younger than 12 unless directed by the doctor. … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… as anxiety, agitation) in alcoholics. Other uses include helping to decrease anxiety and nausea before/after surgery or during childbirth or helping certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) … risk of falling. Caution is advised when using this drug in children because they may be more sensitive to its effects. …