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… mittens or cotton socks on the hands of babies and young children to prevent scratching. Over-the-counter medicines … may prescribe a stronger cream. Don't use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Don't use it in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you …
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… murmur. But heart murmurs are very common, especially in children, and are usually harmless. These normal murmurs are … when you have an innocent murmur. They usually go away as children grow. Adults can have innocent murmurs too. Murmurs … it? Abnormal murmurs are signs of a heart problem. In children, abnormal heart murmurs are usually caused by …
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… schoolwork. Parents can play a key part in teaching their children how to drink safely and responsibly. Talk about the … about alcohol use. Make it clear if you don't want your children to drink. Make it clear that they should never … with a driver who has been drinking. Make a plan with your children to get home safely. For example, give them money to …
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… Nail clippers Pillbox Scissors Thermometer If you have children younger than age 6, consider adding these: Bulb … relief. Be sure to store all medicines out of the reach of children. Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: … Nail clippers Pillbox Scissors Thermometer If you have children younger than age 6, consider adding these: Bulb …
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… resources available to help. Adults need to protect young children because children cannot protect themselves. Current as of: … resources available to help. Adults need to protect young children because children cannot protect themselves. …
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… especially in child care settings or other areas where many children are together. Store dirty toys in a bin that is out … mixed only with water. Keep all chemicals out of reach of children. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 … especially in child care settings or other areas where many children are together. Store dirty toys in a bin that is out …
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… caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older … Fever. Headache. Vomiting. Trouble staying awake. Seizures. Children, older adults, and people with other medical … to eat. They may have a rash. They may cry when held. Young children may act like they have influenza (flu) . They may …
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… you're a bad parent or threaten to take away or hurt your children? Prevent you from working or going to school? Act … is available to help Has your partner abused you or your children ? Yes Abusive partner No Abusive partner Are you worried that your partner may hurt you or your children? Yes Concerned about safety of self or children
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… inherited. That means they are passed from parent to child. Children with sickle cell disease have two defective … , they can pass the defective hemoglobin S gene to their children. Symptoms When a child is born with sickle cell … 5 years, after levels of fetal hemoglobin decrease. Older children and adults with sickle cell disease may have few …
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… Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) Diabetes in Children: Care Plan for School or Daycare Diabetes: How to …