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… Epilepsy that causes generalized seizures is more common in children than in adults. Focal seizures start in a specific, … tend to affect the entire body. Sometimes the cause of this type of seizure is not known. In some cases, it may be … tend to affect the entire body. Sometimes the cause of this type of seizure is not known. In some cases, it may be …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Many types of protective eyewear are available. Lenses in the … Burns to the Eye Eye Injuries Objects in the Eye Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Many types of protective eyewear are available. Lenses in the …
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… MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered … - Family Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator & Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered … MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered …
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… (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such … pertussis, hepatitis b, polio and h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? …
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… some examples. How can a traumatic event affect your child? Children respond to traumatic events in different ways. But having some type of reaction is common. Children may react to the event … to traumatic events in different ways. But having some type of reaction is common. Children may react to the event …
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… with standing or walking. Rest usually relieves the pain. Children with avascular necrosis may have spasms in the hip … or refuse to bear weight. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a type of avascular necrosis in children that causes hip … or refuse to bear weight. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a type of avascular necrosis in children that causes hip …
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… its scarlet-coloured rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children and teens, but it can affect people of any age. … some of which cause more serious illness than others. The type of strep that infects the throat and causes scarlet … some of which cause more serious illness than others. The type of strep that infects the throat and causes scarlet …
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… does not cause symptoms, especially in newborns and young children. If it's more severe, a person may have problems … during the first year of life. There are several different types of surgery. These may include repositioning of the … during the first year of life. There are several different types of surgery. These may include repositioning of the …
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… diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. … 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 …
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… can reduce the absorption of this drug. If taking this type of antacid, take it at least 2 hours after this … talk to your doctor. Rarely, statins may cause or worsen diabetes. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …