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… of overweight" are terms sometimes used when referring to children who weigh more than expected. Doctors use growth … and growth rate. He or she may simply be bigger than other children of the same gender and age. If your child's BMI … or her body needs. This can also happen when children or teens follow weight-loss diets. It doesn't work to put a …
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… See which vaccines are recommended and when. Infants and Children This schedule lists all vaccines that are provided free to children in British Columbia who are between the ages of 0 … Image Hepatitis A Vaccine (#33) Indigenous children only Image Image Inactivated Influenza …
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… Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at … of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against chickenpox … in less than 1 in 20,000 people with mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles …
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… If you have placental abruption, you may notice one or more warning signs. Call your doctor or midwife right away if you are … If you have placental abruption, you may notice one or more warning signs. Call your doctor or midwife right away if you …
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… that ASD is triggered by digestive problems. Parents of children with ASD who have food allergies or intolerance may … But food sensitivities aren't proven to be more common in children with ASD than in other children. Immune globulin therapy. It involves giving a shot …
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… including: white patches in your mouth/on your tongue signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go … develop unusual/extreme tiredness or weight loss. Carry a warning card or medical ID bracelet that says you use (or … To help prevent osteoporosis later in life, encourage children to exercise and eat a healthy diet (including …
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… physical activity Last updated November 30, 2014 Whenever children play actively, there’s always a chance of injury. … can enjoy physical activity safely. Injury prevention for children To keep children safe during physical activity and play, you can …
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… the results with past measurements. Examine your body for signs of previous broken bones, such as changes in the shape … the results with past measurements. Examine your body for signs of previous broken bones, such as changes in the shape …
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… forehead. Acne . It often occurs on the face, especially in teens and young adults. Seborrhoeic dermatitis . It causes … pollution. It's more common in adults. But it can occur in children as an ongoing (chronic) stuffy nose. Dental … if 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in an adult or child are different than signs …
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… system health: Urine Test Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults Urinary Tract Infections in Children Stress Incontinence: Should I Have Surgery? Kidney … Incontinence in Men Basic Metabolic Panel Bedwetting in Children Behavioural Methods for Urinary Incontinence Benign …
