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… a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in adults. Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies, especially … allergic reaction. Food allergies are more common in young children than in adults. Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, …
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… long-term effects of medicines used to treat depression in children and teens are not fully known. But experts believe … can help your child feel better. FAQs What is depression in children and teens? Depression is a serious mood disorder … can cause this to happen. Depression runs in families. Children and teens who have a parent with depression are …
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… control problems , such as not being able to hold urine (urinary incontinence). The degree of incontinence can range … of radiation treatment? Some radiation side effects, like urinary problems, are usually short-term problems that go … often leads to long-lasting bladder control problems (urinary incontinence). How bad it is ranges from dribbling …
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… of bronchiolitis are the worst in the first 5 days. Most children get better in 1 to 2 weeks. How is it diagnosed? A … because they are often exposed to people who have infections to which they have not built up immunity . … other children who have bronchiolitis or upper respiratory infections . If there is an ill child in the home, separate …
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… After labour and care for new moms Baby's Best Chance BC Children’s Hospital: Infant mental health BC Women’s … stressful and difficult scenarios for the first time. For children and youth-oriented mental wellness resources, see: Anxiety Canada: Anxiety in children Anxiety Canada: Anxiety in youth BounceBack (ages …
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… 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … type B. It can cause serious and life-threatening infections including meningitis, an infection of the lining …
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… For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of … The bacteria can cause serious and life-threatening infections of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), …
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… a health condition. Grief: Coping With Grief Grief: Helping Children With Grief Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief … or see or hear your loved one. Symptoms of grief in children and teens Age and emotional development influence the way a person grieves a death. Children younger than age 7 Children younger than 7 usually …
Medications
… of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or … (such as trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate, urinary retention) This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or … (such as trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate, urinary retention) This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or …
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… Dehydration: Drinking enough fluids (babies and young children) Developmental dysplasia of the hip Developmental … problems: Testing Gastroesophageal reflux in babies and children Orchiopexy for undescended testicle Umbilical … (neonatal abstinence syndrome) Group B streptococcal infections in newborns Congenital anomalies A congenital …
