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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Most babies and older children have several mild infections of … to cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke impairs lung growth and development. Children who are exposed to this smoke, even … a fever (if your child has one). Don't wake up your child during naps or at night to take fluids. Don't force your …
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… as it is to get a preschooler to sit still, this is the age during which you can teach good dental health habits. Your … child's teeth. Keep your child away from cigarette smoke ( second-hand smoke ). Tobacco smoke may contribute to the development of tooth decay and gum disease. As your child …
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… and how much fluid your child drinks. Normal stool during infancy may be runny or pasty, especially if the baby … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … normal if the habit is normal or usual for your child. Babies can quickly get dehydrated when they lose fluids …
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… your child's body for bruises and other injuries. Treatment Babies and children younger than 1 year old need special … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … baby will cry for hours at a time, no matter what you do. During a crying episode, a colicky baby may cry loudly and …
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… time in a dwelling or other building that isn't well heated during cold weather. Injuries from cold exposure "Frostnip" … have low body fat may be more likely to get hypothermia. Babies, older or ill adults, and malnourished people have … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… Ventricular fibrillation may cause fainting within seconds. It can cause death if not treated. Emergency … loss of consciousness Did the loss of consciousness occur during the past 24 hours? Yes Loss of consciousness in past … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… the time they are school age. Most ear infections occur in babies between the ages of 6 months to 2 years. As children … in the inner ear that send sound to the brain. An injury during contact sports can cause an injury, such as … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries often occur during sports or recreation activities, work-related tasks, … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … your lower back against the floor. Hold the position for 6 seconds. Don't hold your breath. Slowly relax. Don't smoke …
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… lumps worry about breast cancer. You might find a lump during a breast self-examination. Any breast symptoms can be … lasts more than 2 weeks. Breast changes in puberty Breast development is the first sign of female puberty. In most … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… the whole body. Ones caused by viruses are more common in babies and young children than in adults. A rash may be … with home treatment. Common localized rashes that occur during childhood include: Diaper rash . This rash is caused … scaling or crusting on a baby's scalp. It's common in babies and is easy to treat. It's not a part of any illness. …
