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… expect and find advice to help you nurture your toddler's healthy development. Toddler development 1-12 months Learn … to 3 years (HealthLinkBC File #92a) Toilet training Most children are ready to start when they are about 30 months of … screen time for young children supports optimal and healthy development. Parents and caregivers can use the Four …
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… not sprinkle the contents onto other types of food. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children's dosage is also based on body size. Do not … such as: low back/side pain (flank pain) signs of kidney problems (such as painful urination, change in the amount of …
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… a treatment for a heart attack, it may also prevent heart problems. Before an angioplasty, a doctor does a coronary … presses the plaque against the wall of the artery, creating more room for blood to flow. The inflated balloon … education and support to help you recover and start new, healthy habits, such as eating healthy and getting more …
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… is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, … (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a mild infection. Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other …
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… illness. Healthcare-associated pneumonia is also often caused by bacteria other than Streptococcus pneumoniae , … especially another lung disease, such as COPD . Aren't eating enough healthy foods and are malnourished. Have a weak immune …
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… may be no better than taking a wait-and-see approach for children who have only a few throat infections a year. Your … your child's upper airway and cause snoring and breathing problems. Surgery can help relieve these problems. Doctors … Watchful waiting is a wait-and-see approach to treating tonsillitis. If it seems that your child is getting …
Medications
… has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) liver/lung problems in those cases. Uses Sirolimus is used with other … dose. Consult your pharmacist for more information. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. When refrigerated, the medication in the …
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… the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash. How To … swelling ankles/feet increased thirst/urination vision problems A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is … your medical history, especially of: immune system problems poor blood circulation Older adults may be more sensitive to …
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… within 12 hours. High values High albumin levels may be caused by: Severe dehydration . High globulin levels may be … . Low values Low albumin levels may be caused by: A poor diet (malnutrition). Kidney disease. Liver disease. An autoimmune …
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… much corticosteroid. These side effects are more likely in children, and in people who use this medication for a long … swelling ankles/feet increased thirst/urination vision problems A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: poor blood circulation diabetes immune system problems …
