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… a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of … medical history, especially of: kidney disease a certain type of viral infection (infectious mononucleosis) … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… and manage chronic health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and arthritis. Health care professionals play a … and clear recommendations for people with different types of chronic health conditions to do regular physical … Expand all Collapse all Engaging Culturally Connected (BC Children’s Hospital & Women’s Hospital, Canada) Health …
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… or decreased kidney function, for three months or more. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of … important to exercise and general principles of recommended types of exercise and how hard and how often to do them. … activity for persons with chronic kidney disease, the types of activity that have a positive impact on chronic …
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… The polio vaccine protects against infection from all 3 types of polio virus. The vaccine, called Inactivated Polio … is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For more information on the combined vaccines, …
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… Lead can also be passed to a baby through breast milk. Children Children should be checked, no matter what their age, if … Lead can also be passed to a baby through breast milk. Children Children should be checked, no matter what their …
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… temperatures. Oral temperatures are usually taken in older children and adults. Normal body temperature Most people … or drug use, or certain metabolic disorders, such as diabetes or hypothyroidism . A low body temperature may also … of a serious illness or bleeding problem. There are two types. Petechiae (say "puh-TEE-kee-eye"): Are tiny, flat red …
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… 9 mg. Adolescents Ages 9 to 13 Ages 14 to 18 8 mg. 11 mg. Children Ages 1 to 3 Ages 4 to 8 7 mg. 10 mg. What foods are … MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … - Family Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Dietitians of Canada (2022). Food sources …
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… are at higher risk for cellulitis, such as those who have diabetes, a weakened immune system, or edema . They also … In adults, it often occurs on the legs, face, or arms. In children, it is most common on the face or around the anus. … and legs often. This is especially important if you have diabetes. Treat any skin infection right away. Ask your …
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… the liver and heart and lead to other diseases, such as diabetes and arthritis . Hemochromatosis can be treated to … tissue damage can happen. What causes it? The most common type of hemochromatosis runs in families. This is called … test. If you have this disease, you may want to have your children tested to see if they have it. Other family members …
Medications
… hormone (estrogen). This medication is a combination of 2 types of female hormones: an estrogen (estradiol) and a … of a seizure condition muscle weakness signs of worsening diabetes control (such as increased thirst and urination) … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …