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… people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at the … organs. It is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services …
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… Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Caring for a Child Who Has ADHD Self-Care for Adults Who Have ADHD … believe that foods with sugar and food additives make their children more hyperactive, these foods haven't been shown to … difference between normal behaviour and ADHD symptoms in young children. But after a child starts school, ADHD …
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… Some people have more severe reactions to bites or stings. Babies and children may be more affected than adults are. … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock … leading from the bite. Pus draining from the bite. A fever. Prevent infection. Wash the area with clean water 2 times a …
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… to discomfort and itching. Heat rash is most common in babies, but it may affect adults in hot, humid climates. … of heat rash? Heat rash looks like dots or tiny pimples. In young children, heat rash can appear on the head, neck, and … they can irritate the skin. The following tips can help prevent future episodes of the rash: Dress your child in as …
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… smoothly. Preparing for Your Hospital Stay Preparing Your Child for the Hospital Learn how to manage stress Stress Management Stress in Children and Teenagers Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a … to Ask the Doctor Monitoring Your Medicines in the Hospital Preventing problems Prevent Medical Errors Keeping Track of …
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… instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome , a … to stay in the hospital or get extra oxygen. How can you prevent it? It is common for children to get respiratory … prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in babies and children who are at risk for problems from RSV. …
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… in your mouth. Not getting enough fluoride. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making teeth more resistant to acids … spit (smokeless) tobacco, or breathing second-hand smoke. Children, whose teeth are still growing, are more likely … not very strong and are easier for acids to eat away. Even babies can be at risk for tooth decay. Babies who are put to …
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… Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … Medicines to Children More self-care Child Safety: Preventing Falls Using Cold and Heat Therapies Preparing For …
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… in an adult or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … (anticholinergics). Medicines (called blood thinners) that prevent blood clots. Any kind of medicine that you put in …
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… to closely watch for warning signs of suicidal behaviour in children and adults younger than 25 who take antidepressants. Health Canada and …
