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… CPR Basics What to do Recommendations for: Adults and older children who have reached puberty Young children until the age of puberty Babies younger than 1 year … Note : Rescue breathing may be more important to do for children and babies than for adults. 30 compressions, 2 …
Medications
… health needs. Warning Promethazine should not be used by children younger than 2 years because it may cause serious … slow/shallow breathing. When this medication is used by children 2 years and older, the lowest effective dosage … help right away if slow/shallow breathing occurs. In children, drugs for nausea should only be used in cases of …
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… help you see how your child is doing compared with other children the same age. The milestones tell you what you … or child development programs. Or ask your child's doctor. Children usually move in a natural and predictable way from … child grows and gains skills at his or her own pace. Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language, but …
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… usually isn't a serious health problem in healthy children. People with chickenpox should avoid new settings … serious newborn infection. How is it treated? Most healthy children and adults need only home treatment for chickenpox. … You can prevent chickenpox with the chickenpox vaccine . Children get the chickenpox vaccine as part of their routine …
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… Overview Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is recommended for infants and toddlers up to age 2 and beyond. For the first … first year. Learn more about food and water safety for infants. Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby Safe …
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… of sickle cell disease. Lower the risk of stroke in infants and children. Blood transfusions aren't usually used to treat … of sickle cell disease. Lower the risk of stroke in infants and children. Blood transfusions aren't usually used …
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… Many over the counter medicines are not safe for children under six years old. Diarrhea Diarrhea is often … - 37.5°C (97.8°F - 99.5°F) Mouth (not recommended for children younger than 2 years) 35.5°C - 37.5°C (95.9°F - … it to be sure. Thrush Thrush is a common infection in infants. It appears as a whitish gray coating on the tongue …
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… some things you can do to help prevent iron toxicity. In children Keep iron pills and all medicines out of the reach of children. Iron pills often attract children because they look like candy. If your child is …
Medications
… Diphenhydramine should not be used in newborns or premature infants because of an increased risk of side effects. It should not be used for common cold symptoms in children less than 6 years of age due to the risk of serious … Diphenhydramine should not be used in newborns or premature infants because of an increased risk of side effects. It …
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… How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the … you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
