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… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Go to local cooling centres or community … is safe, open windows to let cool air in If you have a fan, use it to move air around the room. Try putting an ice tray … illness HealthLinkBC File #35b Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat For more information on …
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… Works Risks Surgery Overview In vacuum aspiration, a doctor uses gentle suction to remove the contents of the uterus. … pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil). Do not take aspirin unless your doctor … pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil). Do not take aspirin unless your doctor …
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… . This is done in the hospital. The doctor may also use a medicine to stop the pregnancy before induction. The … doctor if you can take acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil). They may help relieve cramping … doctor if you can take acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil). They may help relieve cramping …
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… Airway obstruction and difficulty breathing, which may be caused by severely swollen tonsils that block the throat. … Reye syndrome can develop if you give aspirin to a person younger than 20 to treat symptoms of mono. Aspirin should … medicines, such as acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) or ibuprofen (for example, Advil) can help relieve fever and …
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… carry blood to certain organs, muscles, and bones. This causes mild to severe pain. The pain can last from hours to … or over-the-counter , pain relievers such as ibuprofen can help. Other times, a person needs stronger … or over-the-counter , pain relievers such as ibuprofen can help. Other times, a person needs stronger …
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… is roseola? Roseola (roseola infantum) is a mild illness caused by a virus . It is generally harmless and is most … can be managed with acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin). Be safe with medicines. … about what amount to give. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 years of age because of the risk of Reye …
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… Those affected This condition is more common in infants and young children who have sickle cell disease. It may follow a … children and adults, the spleen often doesn't work because of years of damage from sickled cells. What are the symptoms? Splenic sequestration causes sudden and severe anemia, with symptoms of sudden …
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… Overview Overfeeding a baby often causes the baby discomfort because he or she can't digest all of the breast milk or formula … want to suck. The amount of food each baby needs varies. Young babies usually do not take more breast milk or formula …
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… Homocystinuria is a rare inherited disease that causes a deficiency of one of several enzymes needed for the … of food ( metabolism ). This enzyme deficiency may cause a buildup of homocysteine in the blood. Excess … may develop diseases of the heart and blood vessels at a young age. If homocystinuria is not diagnosed in infancy, …
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… it off. Some people gain weight again after a few years because they don't make these permanent changes. Weight-loss … sleeve, or tube, that is about the size of a banana. Because part of your stomach has been removed, this surgery … in children. footnote 1 Weight-loss surgery for people younger than 18 is not usually available in Canada. Compare …
