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… Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … may first notice symptoms in children who are in this age group. How is ADHD treated? Treatment for ADHD will depend on the age of the person. It may include behaviour therapy and …
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… therapy (HT). Don't use HT. Try other treatment to manage your menopause symptoms. Key points to remember Hormone … in your period and other symptoms, such as hot flashes , headaches, and sleep problems. After your estrogen levels … prescription medicines can have side effects, such as: Headaches, upset stomach, and problems sleeping …
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… Time-Out On this page: Overview Overview Time-out means … enough to understand. This usually begins around 3 years of age. Time-out is not a punishment. It is an opportunity for … period. The rule of thumb is 1 minute for each year of age, with a maximum of 5 minutes for time-out. At the end of …
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… Failure to Thrive On this page: … or height more slowly than other children of the same age and sex. A baby who has failed to thrive may seem slow … Information Child Abuse and Neglect Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 …
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… Puberty Issues On this page: Overview Overview Puberty is the time of life when … for his or her skin. Your child may develop pimples , whiteheads and blackheads , or acne . Teach your child about the changes that …
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… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been … cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Overview … child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update the chart at each routine examination to … weight in relation to his or her height. If your child is age 2 or older, find out his or her BMI with this …
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… full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 19 g 19 g 4 to 8 25 g 25 g 9 … 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People …
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… also known as vaccinations, are important for people of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly … vaccines, visit the BC Government Respiratory Illness page. For information on respiratory illnesses, visit … Find individual immunization schedules for different age groups and individuals at high risk. Infants and …
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… Your Family Medical History On this page: Overview Overview Health problems sometimes run in the … Family member Name Health problems. (Include approximate age when problem started or occurred.) If no longer living, cause of death. (Include the age at death.) My mother My father My sisters and …
