Search Results

4149 results found
Medications
… your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). In children, the dosage is also based on weight. It is very … your immune system gets stronger, it can begin to fight off infections you already had, possibly causing disease …
HealthLinkBC files
… women and their developing babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. … and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show no symptoms of a rash. Symptoms can appear … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
Health topics
… safe to use a repellent that contains 10% or less DEET on children older than 6 months. If you are pregnant or … safe to use a repellent that contains 10% or less DEET on children older than 6 months. If you are pregnant or …
Health topics
… medical treatment. Most cases of pink eye are caused by: Infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Dry eyes from lack … enter the eye or the area around the eye. Some common infections that cause pink eye include: Staph infection. … to. The baby is hard to wake up. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
Health topics
… These can cause referred pain into the teeth or jaw. Viral infections, such as shingles . Diseases, such as diabetes . … can absorb certain vitamins. Teething in babies and young children. Medicines such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or calcium … These can cause referred pain into the teeth or jaw. Viral infections, such as shingles . Diseases, such as diabetes . …
HealthLinkBC files
… is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and recover without feeling sick. What … vomiting, and swollen glands in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should my child see a …
Medications
… doctor. Opioid cough suppressants should not be used by children younger than 18 years. Children are at higher risk … (such as trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate, urinary retention) personal or family history of a substance … (such as trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate, urinary retention) personal or family history of a substance …
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) personal or family history of a substance … (such as trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate, urinary retention) personal or family history of a substance …
HealthLinkBC files
… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
Health topics
… some cases it may be used to treat severe symptoms in older children. How Well It Works Phototherapy with ultraviolet … and medicines. UV light may help prevent bacterial infections, which are a particular problem in people with … and medicines. UV light may help prevent bacterial infections, which are a particular problem in people with …