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… Virus) Infection HIV and Exercise HIV and Fatigue HIV and Pregnancy HIV and Weight Loss HIV Home Care HIV Infection in … Viral Load HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) HIV: Giving Support HIV: Non-Progressors and HIV-Resistant People HIV: … Immunizations That May Cause Fever Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask Immunoglobulin Immunotherapy for Allergies to …
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… the time they are school age. Most ear infections occur in babies between the ages of 6 months to 2 years. As children get older, ear problems may … if any of the following occur during self-care at home: New or worse pain. New or worse signs of infection, such as …
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… bones in the lower arm, or forearm .) The ligament that supports the radial bone then slips into the elbow joint. … ages 2 and 3 years. But it can happen anytime between 6 months of age and 7 years. After age 3, children's joints … chance of having nursemaid's elbow again, especially in the first few weeks after being injured. Be careful in how you …
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… smart Last updated August 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured … Make a plan and make sure someone can call 9-1-1 at the first sign of distress Use sterile syringes and inject … of harm and encourage healthy behaviours. Visit our Parenting Articles to learn more. StopOverdoseBC.ca Make the …
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… as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth … defects. This is known as congenital varicella syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with …
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… life. Symptoms of anemia usually begin within a few months after birth. Alpha thalassemia This type occurs when … life. Symptoms of anemia usually begin within a few months after birth. Alpha thalassemia This type occurs when …
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… the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine immunizations. It is usually … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … infected with hepatitis B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your …
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… In some cases there are no symptoms, or they are very mild. Parents may get the disease from their children and not even … the label. Children are most likely to spread the disease during the first week of the illness. But the virus can stay in the stool for several months and may spread to others. To help prevent the disease …
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… are not very common, but they can be very upsetting for parents. Your child may suddenly scream or yell in a … night. Sleep problems such as night terrors often happen during the change from this phase of sleep into lighter … terrors or confusional arousals don't want comfort from parents. They usually will fall back asleep when it's over, …
