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… meningitis). Some brands are approved for use only in children, while others can be used in both children and … care professional about the need for other vaccines to prevent possibly severe illness (such as flu shots). Make …
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… your blood pressure is and your risk for heart disease. Children and teens Children and teens typically have their … Canada's 2018 guidelines for diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension in adults and …
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… years. Take steps to plan for your future and learn about preventative measures you can take to live well as you age. … are a safe and effective way to help you stay healthy and prevent illness. Why Seniors Should Get the Inactivated … Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and neglect of …
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… adults with impaired immune systems . Healthy adults and children sometimes are infected with L. monocytogenes , but they rarely become seriously ill. Babies can be born with listeriosis if their mothers eat … you are pregnant and get listeriosis, antibiotics can often prevent infection of the fetus or newborn. Babies who have …
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… and are more likely to break, even from a minor fall. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip because of a … you get back to your normal activities sooner. How can you prevent it? There are many things you can do to prevent a …
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… all affect your ability to get pregnant. Most healthy young couples are successful after 1 year of trying. Others … infertility in both men and women. Cancer treatment for children may cause infertility in the future. Learn more …
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… Iron Deficiency Anemia On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests … vegetables, and whole grains. To help prevent anemia in babies and children, follow recommendations for feeding infants. Make …
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… of very low blood sugar should be treated right away to prevent serious effects (such as brain damage). Before … as directed by the doctor. The dosage is based on your age. Children's dosage is also based on their weight. After … is unconscious, turn the person on their side to prevent choking in case they vomit. If the person does not wake up …
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… page: Overview Overview By age 3, most children benefit from some form of regular social contact, … children cry or cling when they are dropped off at a new daycare or preschool. Assure your child that you will return …
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… feel like you can't take a deep breath (chest tightness). Children with chest tightness may complain of a stomach … are not able to think clearly during an attack. How can you prevent an attack? There's no certain way to prevent asthma. … in your house. This helps children, too, since exposing young children to second-hand tobacco smoke makes them more …
