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… Medical Checkups for Adolescents On this page: Overview Overview During your … to communicate quickly. They may also feel anonymous. But children need to understand the dangers of giving out … Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Health …
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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview Overview Preschool children are driven to explore their world. This curiosity …
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… affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made … 1000IU (25µg) 6-12 months 400IU (10µg) 1500IU (38µg) 1-3 years 600IU (15µg) 2500IU (63µg) 4-8 years 600IU (15µg) … a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: How can you … if you drink during pregnancy. Lead to problems at work, school, or home. Increase the risk of car crashes and … schoolwork. Parents can play a key part in teaching their children how to drink safely and responsibly. Talk about the …
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… Teen Balance Responsibilities and Set Priorities On this page: Overview Overview Teens may start working during the high school years, often starting with a summer job. Work experience can …
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… Growth Modification for Malocclusion On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment … of the first phase of two-stage orthodontic treatment of children with malocclusion (poor bite). Growth modification … finished with orthodontic treatment before they start high school. Children are often more co-operative than teens when …
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… system treats a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe … quickly and can cause death if not treated. On this page: Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) … safety planning resources for severe allergic reactions in schools. Learn about promoting awareness, developing …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … is not spread by Casual contact, such as in an office or school Coughing or sneezing Physical contact such as hugging … vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which …
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… Quitting Smoking On this page: Overview Health Tools Why Do You Smoke? Benefits of … a month, you'll breathe deeper and cough less. Over the years, your risk for heart disease, stroke, and cancer will … a cigarette. What reasons do you have for smoking? Why children and teens smoke Many children and teens use …
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… will face in life, like the decision to take part in underage drinking. Through evaluation, feedback and reflection, … a task, and what they learned. Example: Parent: How was school today? Child: Okay, I guess. We're doing track in gym … build inner strength Canadian Mental Health Association: Children, Youth, and Depression … Conversations that teach …
