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… Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … about sexual abuse or assault How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … caregivers) fail to provide a child with the food, shelter, schooling, clothing, medical care, or protection the child …
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… Nursemaid's Elbow On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … What causes it? Nursemaid's elbow usually occurs in young children. It happens when a young child is pulled or lifted … is especially common in children between ages 2 and 3 years. But it can happen anytime between 6 months of age and …
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… not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. Ig works … are given. The risk of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: … SIDS. If during pregnancy, the mother: Is younger than 20 years old. Smokes or vapes. Uses drugs or alcohol. Has not … ways of coping with the baby's death can strain a marriage and a family. Along with feeling grief, family members …
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… Cancer Support: Family, Friends, and Relationships On this page: Overview Overview Cancer can impact your family in many … about how your diagnosis makes them feel. Talking to your children It may help to plan ahead how you will talk to your … It's best to tailor the information based on your child's age. Here are some ideas about the kinds of information …
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… Marine Stings and Scrapes On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … to light. Severe reactions are most likely to occur in children and small adults. Severe toxic reactions to the … signs of an allergic reaction. Adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian …
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… Wellbeing Last updated November 29, 2023 On this page: Mindfulness Connection Healthy mind Featured resources … across B.C., please visit HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca , managed by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. You … After labour and care for new moms Baby's Best Chance BC Children’s Hospital: Infant mental health BC Women’s …
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… Nearsightedness (Myopia) On this page: … footnote 1 Nearsightedness is usually first discovered in children of grade-school age. How is nearsightedness treated? Most people who …
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… Helping Your Teen Become a Safe Driver On this page: Overview Overview Most parents are nervous about their teenager driving a car. As a parent, you are right in your … Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… ADHD Myths and Facts On this page: Overview Overview Some … ADHD does not choose to misbehave. ADHD is caused by bad parenting. All the child needs is good discipline. ADHD is … have a positive effect on what seem to be symptoms of ADHD. Children without ADHD respond to psychostimulants similarly …
