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… eyes. Give you a rash, if you are sensitive to sunlight. Do children and teens have a special risk? Because of the risk for skin cancer, medical experts recommend that children 18 and younger not use indoor tanning at all. Some provinces do not allow children 18 and younger to use indoor tanning. Why do people …
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… and gelatin dessert, such as Jell-O. Take care of your urinary tract to prevent problems that can be caused by endometrial … you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups …
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… is the body's natural defence system that helps fight infections by attacking the germs that cause diseases. But … the immune system so that the body is unable to fight infections. And sometimes the immune system mistakenly … of Bacterial Infection Guillain-Barré Syndrome Helping Children During Immunizations Hidden Gluten HIV (Human …
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… vaccine that was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate … Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections. These include meningitis, an infection of the … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some …
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… now and think about surgery later, after they have had children and have finished breastfeeding. What does it mean … surgery may include hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, urinary problems, vaginal dryness, and pain with sexual … surgery may include hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, urinary problems, vaginal dryness, and pain with sexual …
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… at higher risk of problems from the flu. They include young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with … similar to the flu, such as the common cold, bacterial infections, and infectious mononucleosis . What Happens … from work and fewer visits to a doctor for respiratory infections, and it reduces the number of people who develop …
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… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin of an … to 5 days and symptoms can last as long as 2 weeks. Repeat infections are usually worse. People become more sensitive …
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… support* Family health services (for families with young children): Information about child health, growth and … A handbook with information about healthy development for children 6 to 36 months old. … Healthy start Public health …
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… pain, especially in your feet. This can lead to serious infections if sores and other problems aren't treated. Other … want to know about any symptoms such as pain, weakness, or urinary or digestive problems. How is diabetic neuropathy … want to know about any symptoms such as pain, weakness, or urinary or digestive problems. How is diabetic neuropathy …
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… of any caesarean The risks of caesarean delivery include: Infections. Pain. Blood loss that requires a blood transfusion . Genital or urinary problems. Blood clots. Risks from anesthesia . A … your doctor may use oxytocin to strengthen (augment) contractions. Pain medicine As with most vaginal births, most …
