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… system treats a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe … quickly and can cause death if not treated. On this page: Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) … safety planning resources for severe allergic reactions in schools. Learn about promoting awareness, developing …
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… Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder On this page: Health Tools Symptoms Military Concerns … of fear or worry that something bad is about to happen. Children can have PTSD too. They may have the symptoms above … Children who are in the first few years of elementary school (ages 6 to 9) may act out the trauma through play, …
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… to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your … food they need varies based on their age, activity level, growth rate and appetite. It’s normal for your child to eat … to serve meals and snacks at about the same time every day. Children who graze all day may not learn how it feels to be …
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… make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against measles, …
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… the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine …
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… Physiotherapy On this page: Health Tools Types of Physiotherapy … (rehab). Wound care. Cancer-related problems. Treatment of children or older adults. Here are some questions to think … and developmental needs. Treatment is often provided in the school or in a facility just for children. The way …
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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… Measles (Rubeola) On this page: … The vaccine is part of the MMR and MMRV vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their regular shots. … the disease. Anyone who has measles should stay out of school, daycare, work, and public places until at least 4 …
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… Facial Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … pollution. It's more common in adults. But it can occur in children as an ongoing (chronic) stuffy nose. Dental … signs of an allergic reaction. Adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian …
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… from 30-36 months Last updated August 10, 2013 At this age, your toddler likely enjoys cuddling and openly showing … take great strides socially and emotionally. Nurture that growth by introducing your toddler to familiar neighbours … development: Provide opportunities to play with other children Encourage your toddler to wash, dress and feed …
