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… are just some aspects to consider when pregnant. Healthcare providers during pregnancy Deciding on the type of care you’ll receive when pregnancy is important. Choose a …
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… text messaging, and other kinds of modern technology offer young people ways to communicate quickly. They may also feel anonymous. But children need to understand the dangers of giving out … to avoid sun damage. Lifestyle issues, such as pregnancy, prevention of sexually transmitted infections , and the …
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… However, people with respiratory illness, especially children with a history of asthma or wheezing may sometimes … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation.  Public Health Agency of Canada …
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… Conditions Basics What is sensory processing disorder? Children with sensory processing disorder have problems … sliding, or going down ramps or other inclines. Your young child may have trouble learning to climb, go down …
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… And it can make it hard for you to control your actions. In young people, using alcohol and other drugs can affect their … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … Drinking and Your Health Anxiety Depression Depression in Children and Teens Feeling Depressed Mind-Body Wellness …
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… you will have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby or babies. The risk of premature birth is higher when you are … important More important I don't think I can take care of a child with a disability. I can take care of a child with a … More important I can't afford to raise three or more children. I have the resources to raise several children. …
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… your doctor to plan a medicine routine for yourself or your child, it may help you to talk about some of the choices and … to be taken several times a day. This is sometimes hard for children in school; people with busy, irregular schedules; … taking. Although most women with epilepsy deliver healthy babies, the risk of birth defects, stillbirth, and seizure …
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… factor replacement therapy can treat bleeding episodes or prevent bleeding. It can prevent severe blood loss and … carry factor concentrate with you. Adults and parents of children who have hemophilia can learn to inject replacement … to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. Younger children and those who have developed antibodies …
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… vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the vaccine within 72 … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… in touch with a social organization. Often it is hard for a child to follow the management plan, because the child must … and other people. Asthma management plan problems for children Reasons children might not follow plan Possible … (such as methylprednisolone) has a bitter taste, and some young children will vomit or refuse their medicine. Work …