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… Crying Child That Is Not Acting Normally On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a child's … These insects can cause serious reactions (especially in young children), such as coma and death. A foreign object stuck in the skin or an opening, such as an ear. Young children can put small things—such as beads, rocks, …
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… get help. Alcohol and other drugs Alcohol use Alcohol and young people Alcohol and aging Substance use problems … (HealthLinkBC File #102b) Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose (HealthLinkBC File #118) Understanding harm … Offers tools and resources designed to help youth and young adults identify mental health challenges early on and …
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… are given. The risk of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With … (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, may not have any symptoms. Even if a person … completely with no lasting damage to the liver. Some older adults or people with other medical conditions may take …
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… Caring for your toddler Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview Caring for a toddler can raise many questions. Find … Care for toddlers' colds and coughs Acetaminophen use in young children Ibuprofen use in young children Healthy … your child understand what they can or cannot do. Positive parenting for toddlers Promoting positive behaviour in your …
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… No Surgery in the past month How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal … grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including … including meningitis, an infection of the lining that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. …
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… disease is common in children but can also occur in adults. It can occur at any time of year but is most common … the blisters do. The blisters may break open and crust over. The sores and blisters usually go away in a week or … Blisters Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Handwashing Quick Tips: Safely Giving …
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… Other Motor Skills Down Syndrome: Training and Therapy for Young People Autism Autism Autism: Behavioural Training and … Autism: Support and Training for the Family Caring for Adults With Autism Unproven Treatments for Autism …
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… without fusing the bones together. This is only done in younger children who are still growing. It's used when … anesthesia. The risk of these problems is higher in older adults than in younger people. Talk to your doctor about … with a mild to moderate spinal curve when she was 16 years old. Tests showed that she was almost done growing, …
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… causes stomach upset and diarrhea. Babies and very young children who have rotavirus infections need to be … water to clean the area well. Don't give your child any over-the-counter medicines unless you've checked with the … Do not give your baby or young child rehydration drinks for adults or sports drinks, such as Gatorade. These drinks do …
