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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview … called tandem breastfeeding. If you continue to feed your older child along with your newborn, keep in mind that the … the newborn. Always breastfeed your newborn before an older child. This ensures that your baby is nourished with …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear or, if … mouth) The mouth method can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number … the day. What nutrients are important as we age? As you get older, your body’s ability to use or absorb some nutrients … over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Overview As we get older, our skin gets thinner and drier, so it is easier to … . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview As we get older, our skin gets thinner and drier, so it is easier to …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Cause Prevention … So it's easier for germs to move up to the bladder. UTIs in older men are often related to prostate problems. Having an … Prostatitis Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in Children Using Antibiotics …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults On this page: Overview … practice guidelines for the periodic eye examination in adults in Canada. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology , 42 … practice guidelines for the periodic eye examination in adults in Canada. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology , 42 …
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… Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … membrane). Hearing loss often comes with age. As people get older, ear problems are more likely to be related to: … is called referred ear pain and is more common in older adults. Causes of referred ear pain can include dental …
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… Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … is the most common form of urinary incontinence in older women. Multiple childbirths, aging, and decreasing … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be … make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility … It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults with OAS can often eat the fruits or vegetables if …
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