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… Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Check Your Symptoms Overview Most adults and older children have several respiratory infections each …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Overview As we get older, our skin gets thinner and drier, so it is easier to … and toes. Rashes can develop in the groin and anal areas. Preventing pressure injuries You can help prevent pressure …
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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview … called tandem breastfeeding. If you continue to feed your older child along with your newborn, keep in mind that the … the newborn. Always breastfeed your newborn before an older child. This ensures that your baby is nourished with …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: … to keep dangerous products or items away from children. Preventing poisoning Choose the least hazardous product … to keep dangerous products or items away from children. Preventing poisoning Choose the least hazardous product …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Burns On this page: Overview … & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine … Child Safety Preventing Burns …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number … the day. What nutrients are important as we age? As you get older, your body’s ability to use or absorb some nutrients … over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview … containers. How can you prevent choking in small children? Preventing choking on food To help prevent your child from … into smaller pieces. Or cut raw carrots into thin slices. Preventing choking on toys and other objects You can help …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview Related … & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Chickenpox Preventing Skin Infections …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Cause Prevention … So it's easier for germs to move up to the bladder. UTIs in older men are often related to prostate problems. Having an … Prostatitis Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in Children Using Antibiotics …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear or, if … mouth) The mouth method can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for …
