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… Rotavirus On this page: … causes stomach upset and diarrhea. Babies and very young children who have rotavirus infections need to be watched … infants need 2 or 3 doses starting at around 2 months of age. To help prevent the spread of rotavirus, wash your …
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… Autologous Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … cells. A stem cell transplant may be used to replace damaged stem cells with new, normal stem cells. A stem cell … With PBSCT, the stem cells are taken from your blood. The growth factor G-CSF may be used to stimulate the growth of …
Medical tests
… Thyroid Hormone Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … newborns are screened for congenital hypothyroidism. Older children also need thyroid hormones to grow and develop … , or a goiter that contains one or more abnormal growths (nodules). Taking too much thyroid medicine. Low …
Healthy eating
… Your body uses protein to: Provide building blocks for growth and for repairing cells like those in your muscles, … and their butters, soy products like tofu and soy beverage, meats, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, and yogurt. … different protein needs than what is recommended above: children and youth pregnant and breastfeeding women some …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … midwife can also use the ultrasound to check the health and growth of the babies. What prenatal examinations and tests … partner, try to find time to be a couple. If you have older children, schedule some one-on-one time with them. Be alert …
HealthLinkBC files
… numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions … used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of … it is removed. It is important to read and follow the package instructions carefully before using these products on …
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… least 2 or more bowel movements each day after 4 5 days of age (for the first few weeks) Is not interested in feeding … remember that your newborn's stomach is very small. Baby's Age Baby's Stomach Size Day 1 Size of a shooter marble (5-7 … chicken egg (60-80 ml) Related resources Breastfeeding Growth and Development, Newborn PSBC Breastfeeding my Baby …
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… Hydrocortisone for Itching On this page: Overview Overview Hydrocortisone … on the medicine bottle or box. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the …
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… Acne On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … the baby's body to release hormones on its own. Young children and older adults also may get acne. A few … start to have other physical symptoms, such as facial hair growth in women. You may want to see a doctor sooner if you …
Medications
… Lomustine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … as alkylating agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use See also Warning section. … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
