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Medications
… is also used to control nighttime bedwetting in children. It reduces how often your child urinates and … this medication by mouth, usually once a day at bedtime. Children should limit the fluids they drink after dinner, … child drinks. All patients taking desmopressin, especially children and older adults, must limit drinking of water and …
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… not need treatment right now. Hernias in babies and young children can be more dangerous and generally need to be … hernias cannot be prevented, especially in infants and children. Adults may be able to prevent a few hernias or … gets trapped in the hernia, are more common in babies and children than in adults. They can cause nausea and vomiting …
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… planning if you have specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, … the risk of certain infections, such as COVID-19, for children, infants, older adults, those who are pregnant, and … for those with heart and lung conditions, older adults and children. For more information about air quality, including …
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… other people what's happening. Talking with your child Many children with a serious illness know they're very sick and … depend on your child's age and maturity. Even many younger children can understand that death is permanent. You may … way to talk with your child about his or her illness. Some children want to talk about death, spiritual matters, and …
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… affected This condition is more common in infants and young children who have sickle cell disease. It may follow a respiratory infection. In older children and adults, the spleen often doesn't work because … affected This condition is more common in infants and young children who have sickle cell disease. It may follow a …
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… page: Overview Overview Preschool-age children tend to go through phases of picky eating. Don't … and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Healthy Eating for Children Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight … Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Preschool-age children tend to go through phases of picky eating. Don't …
Medications
… into a muscle by a health care professional. Adults and children usually receive the injection in the upper arm, and … commonly occur after vaccination (especially in infants and children), your health care professional may recommend a … Notes Keep vaccine records for yourself and your children. After your children are grown, give them a record …
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… problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria). Tetanus … may not be fully protected by this vaccine. A vaccine for children younger than 7 years is available. Consult your … it. Keep vaccine records for yourself and all of your children, and after your children are grown, provide the …
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… decision to stop allergy immunotherapy or to continue. Many children who are helped by allergy shots stop taking them after 3 to 5 years. But these children often continue to benefit from having received the … reactions (such as trouble breathing). What To Think About Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. …
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… in a hot environment People who are pregnant Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make … rays but not from the heat Regularly check older adults, children, and others for signs of heat-related illness, … health concerns whose judgment may be impaired Never leave children, dependent adults, or pets alone in a parked car. …
