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… Does Aspirin Prevent Cancer? On this page: Overview … Overview Studies seem to show that daily aspirin use helps prevent some types of cancer, such as colon cancer. But … risks. Your doctor might recommend a daily aspirin to help prevent cancer if: Your risk of cancer is higher than …
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… Crying Child That Is Not Acting Normally On this page: Overview … problem may cause a child to not act normally. If your baby has colic , you may be concerned that a health condition is causing the excessive crying. Usually a baby with colic isn't crying because of pain or physical …
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… Thinking About Child Safety On this page: Overview … child safe. In SP Shevlov et al., eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. … child safe. In SP Shevlov et al., eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. …
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… Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19 On this page: Overview Overview The … all the recommended doses and booster doses. The vaccine prevents many cases of COVID-19. But if you do still catch … all the recommended doses and booster doses. The vaccine prevents many cases of COVID-19. But if you do still catch …
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… Ways to Comfort a Baby in the Hospital On this page: Overview Related … Overview Try the following comfort measures if your baby is hospitalized. Stay with your child, or visit often. Hold or touch your child. This will …
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… Healthy Habits to Prevent Osteoporosis On this page: Overview Related … Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC … Healthy Habits to Prevent Osteoporosis …
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… Tips for diapering a newborn baby Last updated August 8, 2013 Most newborns need their … A puff of powder near the face or nostrils can cause choking and breathing difficulties. Babies will often sleep … and cleaning a baby girl: Always wipe from front to back to prevent germs from her bowel movements getting into the …
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… injuries. There are small changes you can make to prevent falls that will help you remain active and … your risk Improve your strength and balance Printable fall prevention resources Review your medications Manage sensory impairments Fall prevention educational videos Additional resources Assess …
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Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview … Overview If you are biking with a baby or young child, the following suggestions can help you … develop our content . … Overview If you are biking with a baby or young child, the following suggestions can help you …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Vietnamese The most common trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur … the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma …