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Tonsillitis Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy

… may be no better than taking a wait-and-see approach for children who have only a few throat infections a year. Your … occur less often as your child gets older. For some children, tonsillectomy can greatly improve quality of life. … remove the tonsils . It's a common surgery, especially in children, but it is not done nearly as often as it was in …

Importance of Immunizations

… prevent sudden outbreaks of the disease, called epidemics. Preventing the spread of disease is very important for … prevent sudden outbreaks of the disease, called epidemics. Preventing the spread of disease is very important for …

Brace Orthotic Treatment for Scoliosis

… the research shows that braces can be effective for preventing curves from getting worse. The more the child … the research shows that braces can be effective for preventing curves from getting worse. The more the child …

Organ Transplants Anti-Rejection Medicines

Cervicitis

… your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Sexually … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …

Trichomoniasis

… your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …

Carotid Artery Disease

Arthritis Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery

… such as bowleg and knock-knee. It is usually done for younger, active people who have mild arthritis and who want … I am. I'm worried about having my knee replaced when I'm so young, but with the amount of pain I'm having, I don't see … medicines too. Esmerelda, age 61 I feel like I'm too young to have my knee replaced. But I definitely need …

Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests

… that you have a familial lipid disorder. footnote 3 For children and teens, test results are slightly different than … that you have a familial lipid disorder. footnote 3 For children and teens, test results are slightly different than …

Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

… reaction, but do it carefully. Common food allergies in children are from milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, … reaction, but do it carefully. Common food allergies in children are from milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, …