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… Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … are very tired during the day. It can affect children and adults. Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that has … problems No Sleep problems How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #35) Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Safety for infants … travel safety information, go to travel.gc.ca and Government of Canada: Well on your way - A Canadian’s guide … File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File #41c) Travelling with children …
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… in the summer months than in the winter months. Infants, young adults, and males are most likely to get the condition. What … unless your doctor recommends them. Most people recover completely within a week after symptoms begin, although …
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… Adoption Last updated June 28, 2021 Overview Adoption is one way to start or grow your family. … types of adoption and how to get started.   Adoptions (Government of BC) Adopt BC Kids (Government of BC) … Adoption …
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… Older Children and Teens About Consent On this page: Overview Overview Asking for consent means asking someone … and teens about consent? As your child reaches the teen years, it's important to talk about what consent means in … of drugs or alcohol or becomes unconscious. Someone is younger than the legal age of consent. Talk to your child …
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… Fast Heart Rate On this page: Overview Overview A normal heart rate … amphetamines, and methamphetamines. Babies and children younger than 2 years old have higher heart rates because their body …
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… a certain virus infection (rotavirus) in infants and young children. Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting, and … children become infected with this virus before they are 5 years old, some severe cases can lead to a dangerous (rarely … professional for more details. This vaccine is not used by adults. It is unlikely to be used during pregnancy or by a …
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… Bullectomy for COPD On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Chronic … a bullectomy. It may work best for people with COPD who are young, have large bullae that are grouped in just one area … a bullectomy. It may work best for people with COPD who are young, have large bullae that are grouped in just one area …
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… or contract. This makes it harder to straighten the toe. Over time, the toe muscles can't straighten the toe, even … when you aren't wearing shoes. These toe problems form over years and are common in adults. Women are affected more often than men because they …
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… Criteria for Diagnosing Diabetes On this page: Overview Overview Doctors use … or higher. The hemoglobin A1c test is most reliable for adults. Some experts recommend using one of the other tests … diagnose them. This includes maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). There are many types of MODY, depending on the …