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Rotavirus
…drinks that replace body fluids. If the problem is severe, your child may have to go to the hospital to receive IV fluids (injecting fluids into your child’s veins by…
Understanding Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results
…removed in an operation. Radiation – High-energy rays like X-rays shrink or kill the cancerous cells. Chemotherapy – Powerful medicines, in pill form or injected into the veins, shrink or…
Bladder Stones
…urine test (using a sterile wipe to avoid bacteria) Pelvic imaging (CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound) Urinary tract imaging (CT scan), which might include a special dye injected into your veins…
Diabetes and Nutrition
…no obvious reasons FOR MORE INFORMATION NS Diabetes Care Program Website https://www.nshealth.ca/diabetes NS Government Website http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/publications/diabetes_fact_sheet.pdf PEI Government Website https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/diabetes Diabetes Canada http://www.diabetes.ca NS Diabetes Care Program Website at: https://www.nshealth.ca/diabetes…
For Parents – What to Expect When Your Child Goes Through Puberty
…Scotia Department of Health and Wellness – Growing Up OK! https://novascotia.ca/dhw/healthy-development/documents/Growing-Up-OK!.pdf About Kids Health http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/DevelopmentalStages/Tweens/Pages/default.aspx Sources Disorders of Puberty by RD Blondell, M.D., MB Foster, M.D., and KC Dave, M.B.B.S….
Head Lice
…INFORMATION Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness https://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/publications/public-health-education/07135-head-lice-pamphlet-en.pdf Government of PEI Website https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/publication/preventing-and-treating-head-lice Sources Pediculosis and Scabies by DC Flinders, M.D., and P De Schweinitz, M.D. (01/15/04, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040115/341.html)…
Hearing Problems in Children
…to talk? FOR MORE INFORMATION Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres (including milestone information) http://www.nshsc.nshealth.ca/ Health PEI- Audiology Services https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/audiology-services Health PEI – Speech, language and hearing milestones https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/my_steps_in_development_brochure.pdf…
Bedbugs
…what chemicals they use, and be sure to keep children and pets away during spraying. FOR MORE INFORMATION Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness http://novascotia.ca/dhw/environmental/documents/EH_bed-bugs_FactSheet.pdf Health Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/pest-control-tips/bedbugs-what-are-they.html…
Breastfeeding – How to Pump and Store Your Breast Milk
…of Health and Wellness Breastfeeding Basics: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/lovingcare/ Health PEI’s Breastfeeding Your Baby: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/breastfeeding_your_baby.pdf Sources Returning to Work While Breastfeeding by Frances Biagioli, M.D. (American Family Physician 12/01/03, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031201/2199.html )…
Toilet Training Your Child
…child has not learned to use the toilet is that your child is not yet ready for toilet training. FOR MORE INFORMATION Loving Care: 1 to 3 Years: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/lovingcare/docs/09047_LC1to3YearsBook_En.pdf…