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… and guidance for all healthy Canadians 2 years of age and older. The following question and answer guide was … menu planning in public institutions such as day cares, schools, hospitals, and long-term care facilities; and to … to support adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D for children 0-6 years. *Note: The recommendation for lower fat …
Medications
… Dasatinib - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … leukemia-ALL). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use Read the Patient … lab tests, and other medications you may be taking. Children's dosage is also based on weight. Be sure to tell …
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… enough hormones. Replacing these hormones can prevent: Growth problems Intellectual disability or developmental … affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … detects over 80% of disorders even at less than 24 hours of age. Early detection is important if your child has one of …
Medical tests
… Phosphate in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … site. Results Phosphate levels are usually higher in children than in adults. That's because of the active bone growth occurring in children. Results are usually available …
Healthy eating
… Guidelines for food & beverage sales: Planning healthy cafeteria menus Last updated … Sometimes for prepackaged items. Use resources such as BC's School Meal and School Nutrition Program Handbook for tips and menu ideas. …
Health topics
… Mucous Cyst Ganglions On this page: Overview Overview Mucous cyst … occur when osteoarthritis symptoms develop, at middle age or older. This type of ganglion is more common in women … or be misshapen because the ganglion is near the growth cells for the fingernail. Because of the risk of …
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… helps carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. The amount of iron you need each day depends on your age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and …
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… Body Piercing Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … signs of an allergic reaction. Adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian … Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Tattoo and Piercing Safety Using …
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… Sunburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … problems that may develop years later. A sunburn is skin damage from the sun's ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B (UVA and … is. Your age also affects how your skin reacts to the sun. Children's skin is more sensitive to sunlight. You may get a …
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… Active Listening On this page: Overview Overview Active listening … what another person is saying but not listen to the message. Listening is an active process of thinking about the … Grief and Grieving Grief: Helping Teens With Grief Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and …
