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… specific health needs. Warning Use of this medication by children younger than 3 years has caused serious (sometimes … Do not use this medication to treat teething pain in infants and young children unless directed by the doctor. … wrong dose. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully. For infants and children younger than 3 years, carefully measure …
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… is called methemoglobinemia. When this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies … 6 months are particularly at risk, although breast-fed infants have less exposure to nitrate than bottle-fed … suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of …
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… hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant formula can be prepared one bottle … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… is usually worse at night. Tiny bumps, blisters, or sores . Children tend to have worse skin reactions than adults. … to the entire body from the neck down to the toes. With infants and young children, apply the cream or lotion to the … is completed. Some scabies medicines aren't safe for infants younger than 2 months, children, older adults, and …
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… and open farm visits (HealthLinkBC File #61b) Preventing children’s injuries from sports and other activities Quick … illness (HealthLinkBC File #35) Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC …
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… smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Children of people who smoke are more likely to become smokers themselves. Children who breathe second-hand smoke: Are more likely to … in your family. You also increase the chance that your children will not smoke or will quit if they already smoke. …
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… tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, … care provider. Too much iron can be harmful, especially for infants and children. Always keep iron supplements, including …
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… risk Talking openly with your kids, teenagers, and adult children about drug use and the associated risks can help … mental health information, resources, and peer support to children, youth and their families from across BC. To learn more visit …
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… not need treatment right now. Hernias in babies and young children can be more dangerous and generally need to be … Most inguinal hernias cannot be prevented, especially in infants and children. Adults may be able to prevent a few … your doctor to be checked. Watchful waiting is not okay for infants and children who have inguinal hernias. You and your …
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… the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
