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… if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly …
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… chimaera? What are the chances that I have or will get this infection? What are the symptoms of an infection caused by Mycobacterium chimaera? What should I do if I have symptoms of infection? Should everyone who had heart surgery, heart transplant or …
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… disabilities? Learning disabilities make it hard for your child to learn in certain areas. Your child may have trouble with listening, speaking, reading, … project until it is done. Help make time for your child to get daily play and exercise. Get help Teach and show your …
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… to Call a Doctor Why It May Be Done Risks Caring for Your Child After Circumcision … be benefits for some. footnote 1 CPS also says that parents should be the ones to decide what is in the best interest of … It may hurt for your baby to urinate. This pain often gets better in 3 or 4 days. But it may last for up to 2 …
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… Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview What is … pain. And the doctor may ask how self-injuring makes your child feel. The doctor also may ask questions to find out if … the different types of treatment. Then you can decide together about what might work best. How can you care for your …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they develop), so burns and scalds can occur … The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a …
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… Panel (AJGP)? Health Tools What Is Carrier Screening? Who Should Be Tested? What If You Are a Carrier? Is the Test … for people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage who plan to have children or are pregnant. Diseases in this group include: … heart, kidneys, arms, or legs. They also are more likely to get cancer. Gaucher disease. This disease causes a type of …
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… and sewer pipes What is an outbreak? When many people get sick from an infection it’s called an ‘outbreak’. … have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is … or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic …
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… Physical Activity for Children and Teens On this page: How Exercise Helps Children … car, or walk around a mall. Do an online exercise video together. Offer choices, and let your child play. Make … children to learn skills and play well. You and your child should be comfortable with the coach's style and the coach's …
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… It is rare for people in Canada or the United States to get rabies. It is more common in developing nations. What … may be so small that you don't notice them. If you or your children come in direct contact with a bat, or if you find a … Immune Globulin (RabIg). The rabies vaccination series What should you do if you think you have rabies? First, wash the …
