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… HIV Treatment in Children On this page: Overview Overview … has HIV, it doesn't mean that he or she has AIDS. How do children get HIV? Children can be exposed to the virus in several ways. If a …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause … 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but it usually starts in children or young adults. It's a lifelong disease. But with … an active role in managing a health condition. Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Diabetes in …
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… Cholesterol in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … a family history of high cholesterol. Cholesterol tests for children and teens Your child's doctor may suggest a … should have a cholesterol test. Cholesterol levels for children and teens For children and teens: footnote 1 , …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing … eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when children begin to prefer the tastes of certain foods, … may worry you to see your child eat very little at a meal. Children tend to eat the same number of calories every day …
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… Vital Signs in Children On this page: Overview … (97.8 F–99.5 F). 1 to 11 years old Vital signs for children ages 1 to 11 years include the following: Heart … (97.8 F–99.5 F). 12 years and older Vital signs for children ages 12 years and older include the following: …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … either temporary or permanent. Most hearing loss in young children is temporary or medically treatable. What can … The most common causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: Fluid in the middle ear Wax build-up that …
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… Mood Disorders in Children On this page: Overview Overview Mood disorders are … Medical Review: Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule … Medical Review: Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health & Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine & Donald …
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… Scoliosis in Children and Teens On this page: Health … to find any problem early. What are the symptoms? In children and teens, scoliosis typically doesn't cause … stick out. Most of the time scoliosis doesn't cause pain in children or teens. How is it diagnosed? Doctors usually …
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… Opioids and adult children Last updated August 28, 2024 Children are faced with a whole new set of responsibilities … illicit opioids are often available too. You can help your children make healthy choices by openly discussing issues …
