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… On this page: Asthma symptoms Asthma attacks Asthma in children Asthma in teenagers and adults Treating asthma … is, what asthma medications do, and how to recognize and prevent asthma symptoms. The BC Children's Hospital Asthma … for asthma: Myths and facts Living with asthma Practicing prevention can reduce asthma attacks and reduce illness. …
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… of Canada (PHAC), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) … woman who gets infected with Zika can pass it to her unborn baby. What are the symptoms? Most people infected with Zika … safe to use a repellent that contains 10% or less DEET on children older than 6 months. If you are pregnant or …
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… some tips to get you off to a good start - and to help you prevent or overcome common breastfeeding challenges. In the first hour(s) after birth: Have your baby skin-to-skin on your bare chest right after your baby is born. Cuddling in this way encourages your baby to …
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… A hip injury can be hard to deal with, both for the child who has the injury and for the parent or caregiver. A … or unwilling to stand, walk, or move the injured hip. A baby in pain may cry, be fussy, and have other signs of … Medicines to Children More self-care Child Safety: Preventing Falls Using Cold and Heat Therapies Preparing For …
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… Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a problem in a baby's hip joint. It may also be called developmental hip … socket. This problem may affect one or both hip joints. A baby may be born with it, or it may happen in the first year … the hip (DDH) is not known. But some things can raise your child's chances of having it, including: Having a family …
Medical tests
… (PKU) test is done to check whether a newborn baby has the enzyme needed to use phenylalanine in their … formula. Babies with PKU need foods low in phenylalanine to prevent severe brain damage. Phenylalanine is found in most … is taken from your baby's vein. This is to confirm if your child has PKU. Medical Tests: Questions …
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… round, flat organ that forms during pregnancy. It gives the baby food and oxygen from your body. In a normal pregnancy, … geared to the needs of premature or ill newborns. Can you prevent it? There is no sure way to prevent placental abruption, but you can do things to lower …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to prevent a certain virus infection (rotavirus) in infants and young children. Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. … if your child already has the virus. This vaccine does not prevent fever, vomiting, or diarrhea from other causes. How …
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… amounts of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most … the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C transmission, you can: Get tested if you …
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… Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … a specific time and place to further discuss that issue. Prevent involvement in violence. Be a good role model for … a specific time and place to further discuss that issue. Prevent involvement in violence. Be a good role model for …
