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… directions exactly. Some treatments may not be suitable for children, pregnant people or those who are breastfeeding or … may recommend applying the cream to the head and scalp of children or elderly people. If applying scabies treatment to … members should receive treatment at the same time. Children may return to school or daycare after they have …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or … personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. Pregnant …
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… system treats a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe … on recognizing and responding to severe food allergies in children and teens. You will also find tips on how to help … HealthLink BC File #100a Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens HealthLinkBC File #100c Allergy safe …
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… bees, wasps, hornets, or fire ants. What are the different types of allergic reactions? Minor allergic reactions occur … reactions are those that spread throughout your body. One type may only involve your skin, causing hives or deeper … or throat or cause breathing problems. A more serious type of systemic reaction can cause symptoms such as …
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… an eating plan to help prevent new stones. The most common types of kidney stones are calcium and oxalate. Each type may require a different eating plan. There are certain … an eating plan to help prevent new stones. The most common types of kidney stones are calcium and oxalate. Each type
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… where you have thin, flat cells called squamous cells. This type of cancer may also be called oral cavity cancer or … Any amount of alcohol may increase your risk for some types of cancer. Use sun protection on your lips, such as a … where you have thin, flat cells called squamous cells. This type of cancer may also be called oral cavity cancer or …
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… test. This test looks for the HPV virus. Some high-risk types of HPV can cause cell changes that could lead to … are causing the cells to change. If you have a high-risk type of human papillomavirus (HPV) or cell changes that … test. This test looks for the HPV virus. Some high-risk types of HPV can cause cell changes that could lead to …
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… higher than they are in a woman who is not pregnant. Some types of cancer cause abnormal progesterone levels in men … Help diagnose problems with the adrenal glands and some types of cancer. How To Prepare You may be asked to stop … higher than they are in a woman who is not pregnant. Some types of cancer cause abnormal progesterone levels in men …
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… are some examples of ACEs? Here are some of the most common types of ACEs. Emotional abuse. An adult insults, puts down, … at least one. How you are affected by an ACE depends on the type of ACE and how much distress it caused. People who have … are some examples of ACEs? Here are some of the most common types of ACEs. Emotional abuse. An adult insults, puts down, …
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… Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #15b) … Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #105) …