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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, the more … concerns. Some conditions can result in permanent vision damage if they are not corrected early: Crossed eyes …
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… find it helpful if you are worried about the safety of an older adult driver. Key points to remember As you get older, … changes can make it harder for you to drive safely. People age 70 and older are more likely to crash than any other age group besides drivers age 25 and …
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… Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 On this page: Overview Overview The menstrual … pregnancy. Menstruation most often begins between the ages of 11 and 15. If you haven't had a first period by age …
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… Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Rash From Indirect Contact On this page: Overview Overview The oil (urushiol) that causes the rash from poison ivy, oak, or sumac can be spread to skin …
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… Caring for your school-age child Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview At school-age, children begin to care about fitting into the wider … Bedwetting Bedwetting can be upsetting, especially for an older child. Your child may feel bad and be embarrassed. You …
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… Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns … you know what milestones to watch for as your child gets older. Or you can look for sources of information and …
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… Coping With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview Sleep patterns … cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. It's common for older adults to sleep less …
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… Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) On this page: Overview Overview Increase your … tells you to do so. Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Weakness and Fatigue Current as of: …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated … Document Vietnamese Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a spouse, … HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and …
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… Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your … This can make it hard to decide what your child needs. An older child may be embarrassed about his or her symptoms. … food. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Squirming and crankiness. Diaper rash that doesn't go away. Children age 2 years and older …
