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… called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can occur in children who have an increase in body temperature. You may … may be dehydrated? It can be harder to tell in a baby or young child than it is in an older child . Yes May be … an older child may be different than symptoms in a baby or young child . Yes Difficulty breathing more than stuffy nose …
Healthy eating
… reaction, please see Severe Allergic Reactions to Food: Children and Teens (HealthLinkBC File 100a) . Is food … Can babies be tested for food allergy? Yes, babies and young children can be tested for food allergy. Pediatric …
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… remember: Safety latches might make it more difficult for children to open cupboards, but they don’t make it impossible Some children may be able to open child resistant caps if they … contain coins, small mints and medications that can harm young children. Keep purses up high and out of reach. More …
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… for babies and for adults. For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking . Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head Injury, Age 4 and Older . Heart Attack and Unstable Angina . Poisoning . Seizures Shock . Stroke . When an emergency …
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… on: Helping your child eat enough. Giving medicines. Preventing infections. Helping your child be active. Helping … can be many different reasons for this. For example, some children may get tired while eating, so they may eat less. … counsellor for information. You can also teach your teen or young adult how to work with the healthcare system. For …
Medications
… medication is an anti-viral drug used to treat infants and young children who have a severe lung infection caused by a … medication is an anti-viral drug used to treat infants and young children who have a severe lung infection caused by a …
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… rest of the body. Adults also may have joint pain. Older children and teens also may have eye pain, a sore throat, and body aches. Young children may have only a rash. Symptoms may not start … reduce fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome , a …
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… On this page: Asthma symptoms Asthma attacks Asthma in children Asthma in teenagers and adults Treating asthma … expiratory volume and forced vital capacity Asthma in children Asthma affects children but it should not keep them … asthma develops in children Treating asthma in babies and younger children Watch a video to understand more about …
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… into your day Fitness: Staying active when you have young children Quick tips: Getting active at home Quick tips: …
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… Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Overview Urinary problems and injuries are a concern in children. A young child may not be able to tell you about his or her …
