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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … immediately if they are exposed to, or get, chickenpox. Prevention methods must be started as soon as possible to …
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… needs. Uses Palivizumab is used in certain infants and young children to prevent serious lung infections (such as pneumonia) that are …
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… is more common in the summer than in the winter. Children are the most likely to get salmonellosis. Young children, older adults, and people who have impaired … are not usually needed unless the infection has spread. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids. Choose water …
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… When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Helping Your Child What is dyslexia? … disability that makes it hard to read, write, and spell. Children who have dyslexia may read slower than what is … Following is a list of ways parents can help their young children who have dyslexia develop reading skills. …
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… Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations … your blood pressure is and your risk for heart disease. Children and teens Children and teens typically have their …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects (HealthLinkBC File #38c) … healthy weights: Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain Additional resources …
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… increase your risk of a heat-related illness include: Age. Babies don't lose heat quickly, and they don't sweat well. … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child or baby . Severe Severe difficulty breathing … away without treatment. Keep areas clean and dry to help prevent a skin infection. Don't use baby powder while you …
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… ureters, along with the pressure of urine in the bladder, prevent urine from flowing backward through the ureters. VUR … of a prenatal ultrasound. Or VUR may be suspected in a young child who's had several urinary tract infections … down from parent to child (inherited). If one of your children has VUR, you may want to ask your doctor if your …
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… day, which shows the risk of getting a sunburn that day. Preventive measures and home treatment are usually all … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … your doctor first if you need to use the cream for a child younger than age 2 or for use in the genital area. There's …
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… with cough and cold medicines. They may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems, so …
