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… this page: Overview Overview Children Doctors weigh children at routine checkups . They plot measurements on a … chart to see how your child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update the chart at each …
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… for lead is a good idea, particularly for households with infants, children or pregnant people. If you are uncertain about …
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… For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … minor consent please visit HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… displays of anger or other emotions. During a tantrum, children often whine, cry, or scream. They may also swing … can have temper tantrums. But they are most common in children ages 1 to 4 years. Dealing with tantrums may be … and they usually last only 2 minutes or less. And most children stop having tantrums by age 4 or 5, when they learn …
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… old. Experts don't usually recommend surgery for obesity in children. footnote 1 Weight-loss surgery for people younger … and prevention and management of overweight and obesity in children and youth in primary care. Canadian Medical Association Journal, …
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… your blood pressure is and your risk for heart disease. Children and teens Children and teens typically have their blood pressure … prevention, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 34(5): 506–525. …
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… to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 … soreness, swelling or redness at the injection site. Some children may have a fever or experience drowsiness, … on mature minor consent, see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … https://immunizebc.ca/chickenpox . Vaccines protect children from serious illness, disability, and death. Be sure your children get all their vaccines on time. When you get your …
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… long-term effects of medicines used to treat depression in children and teens are not fully known. But experts believe … can help your child feel better. FAQs What is depression in children and teens? Depression is a serious mood disorder … can cause this to happen. Depression runs in families. Children and teens who have a parent with depression are …
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… Key points to remember This topic is only appropriate for children 6 months and older. Most ear infections clear up on … a cold or other upper respiratory infections . Almost all children have at least one ear infection before age 7. Most … ear infections. Ear infections are most common in young children, because young children have shorter eustachian …
