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Medications
… product and your specific health needs. Warning Misuse or abuse of amphetamines may cause serious (possibly fatal) … height. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
Health topics
… your child's BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI measurements over time … your child's BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI measurements over time …
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… Surgery may be considered in some situations, such as: An adult who has trouble breathing or who has disabling back … believe that surgery should be delayed until the child is older. That's because surgery stops the growth of the part … believe that surgery should be delayed until the child is older. That's because surgery stops the growth of the part …
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… depressed Myths and facts about depression Depression in older adults Anxiety Experiencing mild to moderate anxiety is …
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… to be sure that probiotics are safe for young children, older adults, and people who have weak immune systems. If you take … to be sure that probiotics are safe for young children, older adults, and people who have weak immune systems. If …
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… when the chair or tray position is being changed. Make sure older children don't use the high chair as they could tip it … grows out of a high chair but is still too small for an adult chair. Booster seats are set on a regular chair and …
Medications
… occur from this infection, and first-time infections in adults may be very severe. It may also cause a very serious … The vaccine is recommended for children 12 months and older and adults who have not had chickenpox or received a … years usually receive 1 or 2 doses. Teenagers 13 years and older and adults usually receive 2 doses 4 to 8 weeks apart. …
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… Storing Handwashing Symptoms Children are more likely than adults to have symptoms of an E. coli infection. Most people … long-term disability or death in some children and older adults. When E. coli causes serious problems with the … dehydration, which is especially dangerous for babies and older adults. Taking frequent, small sips of water will help …
HealthLinkBC files
… clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to phone … Women of child-bearing age who are not immune to rubella Older children and adults who have not been immunized or do not have evidence …
Medical tests
… words in conversation. To screen for hearing problems in older adults. Hearing loss in older adults is often mistaken for a reduced mental ability. …
