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… birthday, babies start gaining weight and growing at a slower pace. Have grown in head circumference. (This is the … Usually, the first to come in are the two front upper and lower teeth . Thinking and reasoning (cognitive development) … about everyday objects and how they work. Your child may try turning knobs, pushing buttons, and opening drawers and …
Medications
… using this medication, a parent or other responsible adult should supervise the child. If you have any questions, ask … getting this medication into your eyes. It may cause eye pain/irritation, temporary blurred vision, and other vision … Use this medication only through a nebulizer. Do not swallow or inject the solution. To prevent infections, clean the …
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… Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol test can be … disease. footnote 1 How often to be screened How often you should get a cholesterol test depends on your cholesterol … examination. You can ask your child's doctor if your child should have a cholesterol test. …
Medications
… This medication is not used to treat RSV infection, but should be continued even if your child gets the RSV … child should receive the medication. Side Effects Fever or pain/redness/swelling at the injection site may occur. If … child should receive the medication. Side Effects Fever or pain/redness/swelling at the injection site may occur. If …
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… is at risk of containing pathogens (germs) such as a shallow well or a well drilled in fractured rock. Surface water, … from animal feces. If you have a weak immune system, you should not drink water from surface sources or groundwater … filters, such as a Brita®, which sit in a jug and allow water to trickle through, and some tap-mounted and …
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… to help prevent heat-related illnesses. Clothing should be light-coloured, lightweight and draw sweat from … the body's temperature. The upper body sweats more than the lower half, so wearing clothing that is loose-fitting and allows for more air circulation from the waist up is a good …
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… It is often hard to tell the difference between true labour pains and Braxton Hicks contractions, especially in your … or stronger. Go away when you're active. (True labour pains may continue or increase during activity.) Are more noticeable when you rest. True labour pains tend to last longer, become stronger, and occur closer …
Medical tests
… ear infection. As a treatment for a child with severe ear pain. Removal of fluid from behind the eardrum relieves pressure in the ear, easing pain. This may work better than medicines for ear pain. Results In most cases, doing a culture and sensitivity …
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… keratitis in contact lens wearers include: Injury (from a blow, scratch, or foreign object). Chemicals, including those … are the symptoms? If you wear contact lenses and you have a painful, red eye, you may have infectious keratitis. Remove … keratitis in contact lens wearers include: Injury (from a blow, scratch, or foreign object). Chemicals, including those …
Medications
… using a certain breathing device (ventilator). Read and follow the manufacturer's directions for use and care of the ventilator. Follow all directions from the manufacturer to prevent particle … this medication is first started. If this occurs, treatment should be stopped. If you and the doctor decide to restart …
