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… Aggression in Youth On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is aggression? Everyone … kids can spend time with other aggressive kids, which encourages more aggression. Aggression also may be a sign of a …
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… on his or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash the child's hands often. … to avoid include: Diphenhydramine. Lidocaine. Pramoxine. Related Information Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Skin Changes …
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… Heart Murmur On this page: Related Information What is a heart murmur? … In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often caused by damaged heart valves. Heart valves operate like one-way gates, …
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… Campylobacteriosis On this page: Related Information What is … food items. Young children can get sick from touching packaged poultry, so don't allow them to touch or play with …
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… Planning to Be an Organ Donor Upon Death On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Some people who are critically … the Canadian Blood Services Organs and Tissues for Life webpage (organtissuedonation.ca) to register. Put your name on …
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… Roseola On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is roseola? … and is most common in children 6 months to 2 years of age. It is rare after age 4. What causes it? Roseola is …
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… Playground Safety On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Playgrounds are fun places, but … material. Know what activities are safe at different ages. Closely supervise children younger than age 5. Have …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Related Information Condition Overview What is … for chickenpox. Home treatment includes resting and taking medicines to reduce fever and itching. You also can …
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… Scoliosis in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Brace Treatment Related Information What is scoliosis? … for pain, give it as prescribed. If your child is not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if your …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Related Information Getting Started Here are some tips for … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Teach your child not to swallow the …