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… it's usually done soon after birth. It's sometimes done in older children and adults to treat problems with the foreskin of the penis … while the baby stays awake. A baby who is age 1 month or older may need general anesthesia. Talk with your doctor …
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… Children may also feel insecure because they know the adults are not being honest. Not telling a child that a … and security. To express their feelings, children need an adult who makes them feel safe and secure. Tell other important adults in your child's life about the recent loss. Child …
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… for warning signs of suicidal behaviour in children and adults younger than 25 who take antidepressants. Health … and the FDA have not recommended that children and young adults stop using antidepressants. If you have concerns about a child or young adult who is taking an antidepressant, talk to a doctor. If …
Medical tests
… 24 hours. Ideal cholesterol and triglyceride numbers for adults Total cholesterol Less than 5.2 millimoles per litre … and teens, test results are slightly different than for adults. Heart Attack and Stroke Risk … Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III) (NIH Publication No. …
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… 1 Aim for 2 hours or less a day for children 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 … dance, play catch, ride a bike, and more. Encourage your older child to find his or her favourite ways to be active. … Remember that younger children may eat smaller amounts than adults. Although paying attention to portion sizes is …
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… vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine … against diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for all adults in Canada. A booster dose of the tetanus and … disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. Complications from …
Medications
… is using this medication, a parent or other responsible adult should supervise the child. If you have any questions, … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
Medications
… is using this medication, a parent or other responsible adult should supervise the child. If you have any questions, … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
Medications
… lead to decreased bone development/growth and reduced full adult height. Keep all lab/medical appointments so the doctor can monitor treatment. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of … appointments so the doctor can monitor treatment. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
Medications
… also Drug Interactions). The manufacturer recommends that adults using this drug take no more than 200 milligrams of … of this drug, especially the effects on bone growth. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of … of this drug, especially the effects on bone growth. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
