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… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die … ASA or Aspirin® should NOT be given to anyone under 20 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more …
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… Dehydration On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … they can't control their bladders ( incontinence ). Have physical problems or a disease that makes it: Hard to drink … you? Less than 3 months Less than 3 months 3 months to 11 years 3 months to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or …
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… Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight On this page: How to know if your child is overweight Health Tools … weight gain. This may include questions about eating and physical activity habits . Regular checkups for health … screen time to less than 1 hour a day for children 2 to 4 years old. footnote 1 Aim for 2 hours or less a day for …
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… Klinefelter Syndrome On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … extra X chromosomes can cause a male to have a variety of physical traits. Many men with an extra X chromosome are not … can be given testosterone, a hormone needed for sexual development. If treatment is started around the age of …
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… For depression, exercise is recommended as a treatment. Physical activity and mental health People with mental … medical conditions, such as diabetes. Getting enough physical activity can counteract these risks and help … Energy Sleep Reduce stress and feelings of anxiousness Physical activity can also provide an opportunity to …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview … lower than 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L. footnote 1 Children of any age with type 2 diabetes In general, experts suggest an A1c … a different range for after meals. Youth (younger than 18 years old) with type 1 diabetes In general, experts suggest …
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… Family Life Cycle On this page: Independence Stage Coupling Stage … stage allows you to successfully move from one stage of development to the next. If you don't master the skills, you … to become fully able to support yourself emotionally, physically, socially, and financially. You begin to develop …
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… in B.C. Translation services are available in over 130 languages. On this page: Navigation Services Nursing Services Dietitian Services Physical Activity Services Pharmacy Services Physician … patterns Learn more about dietitian services (PDF,384KB) Physical Activity Services Qualified Exercise Professionals …
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… Puberty Issues On this page: Overview Overview Puberty is the time of life when people develop physically and sexually so that they can have children. It … 4 to 6 days and occur every 21 to 45 days in the first 2 years. Show compassion. Let your child know that you are …
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… Aggression in Youth On this page: Overview Overview What is … is any behaviour that hurts other people. It can be physical—hitting or pushing—or verbal, such as name-calling. … Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bullying Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, …
