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… and injury to the lymph nodes can also cause it. This type is called secondary lymphedema. Lymphedema can be … at birth or develop during puberty or adulthood. This type is called primary lymphedema. The cause isn't known. … and injury to the lymph nodes can also cause it. This type is called secondary lymphedema. Lymphedema can be …
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… doctor about your symptoms. Work together to decide what type of treatment is right for you. (You may also have your … talk to your doctor and your baby's doctor about what types of side effects to look for. Home treatment Schedule … doctor about your symptoms. Work together to decide what type of treatment is right for you. (You may also have your …
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… Surgery Overview Femoral-tibial bypass is a type of surgery. It redirects blood around blocked blood … take at least 2 to 6 weeks off from work. It depends on the type of work you do and how you feel. You will have regular … of the Legs … Surgery Overview Femoral-tibial bypass is a type of surgery. It redirects blood around blocked blood …
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… A pseudomonas infection is caused by a very common type of bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa (say … are hard to treat because the bacteria can resist many types of antibiotics, the medicines normally used to kill … A pseudomonas infection is caused by a very common type of bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa (say …
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… most common cause. Strokes, tumours, or head injuries. This type of dementia is called vascular dementia . Diseases. … causing it and the area of the brain that is affected. Some types of dementia progress slowly over several years. Other types may progress more quickly. The course of dementia …
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… (polio). Polio is a virus that affects mainly young children. It is usually spread by person-to-person contact. … polio virus. Polio vaccine is usually given to infants and children as part of routine immunization. It may also be … freeze. Protect from light. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… Notes Keep vaccine records for yourself and all of your children, and after your children are grown provide their records to them and their … refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… for certain people, objects or places Be sensitive to other children and perhaps cry if they cry React to other people's … while being dressed Mimics simple actions Imitates other children Repeats sounds or movements that make you laugh … kisses Provide your baby with chances to play with other children and to be around people Social and emotional play …
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… visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope … File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety … Sun protection Island Health: Heat safety Sun safety for children (HealthLinkBC File #26) Ultraviolet radiation …
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… is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use . It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The heart muscle is … is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use . It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The heart muscle is …