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… that normally push food and waste through the colon. In children who have Hirschsprung disease, nerve cells are … passing stool can be a symptom of Hirschsprung disease. Children who are diagnosed when they're older may have … Not gaining weight or growing. How is it diagnosed? Most children who have Hirschsprung disease are diagnosed during …
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… to 3 years (HealthLinkBC File #92a) Toilet training Most children are ready to start when they are about 30 months of … Society provides advice on screen time and preschool children . Limiting screen time for young children supports optimal and healthy development. Parents …
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… be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … and then preparing food and drinks or caring for other children. Family members and playmates of infected children are at risk of becoming infected. Contaminated food …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … the mouth looks pale. These signs are usually seen only in children A red, spotty, lace-like rash may appear on the … Anyone can get fifth disease, but it’s more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children have not …
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… How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the … you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to … at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 years. Children 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to …
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… Hormone changes that lead to PCOS often start in the early teens, after the first menstrual period. Symptoms may be … Hormone changes that lead to PCOS often start in the early teens, after the first menstrual period. Symptoms may be …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) must do … should be reviewed now and then by a physiotherapist. Older children can do the exercises themselves but may still need adult supervision. Children need support and encouragement from the family to …
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… ) to drain out of the eye. Trabeculotomy is a surgery for children only. What To Expect If the doctor prescribed … Why It Is Done Trabeculotomy is a good choice for children who have glaucoma when the clear covering (cornea) over the iris is cloudy. For children, trabeculotomy or goniotomy are preferred over …
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… as waking often or sleeping more or less than usual. Even children in severe pain may take short naps because they are … while walking), kicking, clinging, or not moving. Some children may deny that they are in pain because they are … mean blood tests, which may be painful themselves. Some children may try to ignore their pain rather than take …
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… to leave or in case you need to leave suddenly. If you have children, take them. And take your pets, too, if possible. … Things to take Items Identification for yourself and your children Birth certificates Social Insurance Number (SIN) … and medical cards Medical records for all family members Children's school records Investment papers/records and …
