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… enough to know what makes a healthy relationship. Teens and young adults are at higher risk than adults. Examples of … Unprotected intercourse without male or female condom use. Unprotected mouth-to-genital contact. Starting sexual … high-risk behaviour People may have high-risk behaviour because they: May not understand the concern about STIs and how …
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… Information Overview In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an injury or sports event. It can also be caused by an overuse injury. An overuse injury can happen when … or contact sports, may be caused by these conditions. Young athletes with low back pain have a higher-than-average …
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… About 20% of newborns develop mild acne. This may be because certain hormones are passed to them through the placenta … mothers just before delivery. Or newborns may get acne because the stress of birth may cause the baby's body to release … is acne vulgaris. It appears most often in teenagers and young adults. Acne conglobata (cystic acne). Acne conglobata …
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… Overview Foreign objects or forgotten tampons may cause a vaginal infection. Young girls might insert pieces of toilet paper, small toys, or household objects into their vagina. Teens and adult women may …
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… speech and language delays on factors that are not the cause of true delays, such as: Developmental variation. Mild … the result of normal developmental differences. Laziness. Young children instinctively practice speech and language as … they do not hold back out of laziness, they may do so because of intimidation, stress, fear, or other problems. Having …
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… by an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist), and all young children should have their vision screened. Some … your healthcare provider. Hearing Special equipment is used to screen hearing in babies soon after birth. Good … development. Even mild or temporary hearing loss may cause delays in these key areas of development. Newborn …
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… vitamin D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: … How do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay … HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Health Canada Food …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday … and watching for choking hazards. Food To prevent choking, use care when you select and prepare food. Do not give … windpipe. Those with small detachable parts, like wheels. Household objects, such as: Rubber bands. Coins. Adhesive …
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… What are temper tantrums? If you have a young child, you probably know what temper tantrums are. … temper tantrum may happen when a child gets frustrated because he can't button a shirt. Or a child may get upset when … do. Remove your child from a situation that is likely to cause tantrums. Situations such as a large family dinner or …
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… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe … Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding …
