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… with high levels of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, … is based on the most vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also … don’t drink discoloured water or use it to prepare food or infant formula until you get confirmation that it is safe. …
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… include adopting from foster care, internationally, a local infant or a relative. Deciding to adopt If you are thinking … experiencing infertility. Learn about adopting local infants, international adoption and adopting B.C.’s waiting …
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… of someone with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Infants born to mothers who are infected with HBV should be tested at 9 to 15 months of age. With the exception of infants, a post-vaccination test for immunity, when needed, … of someone with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Infants born to mothers who are infected with HBV should be …
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… of bacteria. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a UTI in an infant or young child may include a fever. This may be the only symptom in infants. Other symptoms include being fussy or not being … can't get rid of all the urine. This can lead to UTIs in infants and young children. This may happen if a problem in …
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… other problems with the baby such as being born too early (premature) or having low birth weight. Discuss the risks and … into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not … other problems with the baby such as being born too early (premature) or having low birth weight. Discuss the risks and …
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… that may cause side effects, it is not recommended for premature (pre-term) newborns right after birth or full-term … also cause serious side effects in children, especially in premature (pre-term) newborns and full-term newborns less … that may cause side effects, it is not recommended for premature (pre-term) newborns right after birth or full-term …
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… them. This medication may temporarily change digestion in infants. Do not feed an infant for 4 hours after the infant's eye exam. This medication starts to work in …
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… of brain injury resulting from violently shaking an infant, with or without impact to the head. SBS is also … to support the weight of their head. During shaking, an infant's head moves back and forth in a figure eight motion. … regular interactions. For example, gently bouncing an infant on your knee, sudden stops in a car, or going over …
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… in one foot or in both feet. In almost half of affected infants, both feet are involved. Although clubfoot is … has clubfoot, then it is more likely to occur in your infant. If your family has one child with clubfoot, the chances of a second infant having the condition increase. Clubfoot present at …
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… at feeding time. Smoking can increase their risk for sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS) or chronic diseases. Here’s … hand smoke exposes your baby to a higher risk of: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Increased hospital admissions in the first year of life than infants of non smoking parents. Ear infections and chronic …
