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… HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding …
Medical tests
… Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … ( IV ) in your arm to prevent bleeding after the biopsy. Adults usually have a sample of bone marrow fluid taken from … is removed from the front of the pelvic bone. Babies and young children may have the sample taken from the front of …
Health topics
… section Health Topics Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal … Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) Diabetes in Children: Care Plan for School or … Depressed Female Genital Problems and Injuries Fentanyl Overdose Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or …
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… and friends. Some people use caffeine to help them get over feeling tired, but this may make their sleep problem … help for a short time to break the cycle of bad sleep. But over time, the medicine doesn't work as well as lifestyle … behavioural therapy helps reduce interrupted sleep over time. What are the risks of taking sleeping pills? …
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… spreads to the neck, the chest, and the rest of the body. Adults also may have joint pain. Older children and teens … also may have eye pain, a sore throat, and body aches. Young children may have only a rash. Symptoms may not start … reduce fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome , a …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Most adults and older children have several respiratory … No Respiratory problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … Post-Operative Problems Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Self-Care Here are some things you can do at home to …
Medications
… and response to therapy. For use in children older than 8 years of age, the dosage is also based on weight. For the … doctor or dentist that you are using tetracycline. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug. This medication should not be used by children younger than 8 years of age because it may cause permanent …
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… are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections … people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There are 2 vaccines … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… Vital Signs in Children On this page: Overview Overview Vital signs … The normal range is 36.5 C–37.5 C (97.8 F–99.5 F). 1 to 11 years old Vital signs for children ages 1 to 11 years include the following: Heart rate This is measured in …
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… Asthma and Vocal Cord Problems On this page: Overview Overview Vocal cord dysfunction … in people who do not have asthma. The person: Usually is young and female. Has an abrupt attack but recovers quickly. … Information Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
