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… A hip injury can be hard to deal with, both for the child who has the injury and for the parent or caregiver. A child who has a hip injury may feel pain in the hip, groin, … Yes Hip injury No Hip injury How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 to 11 years 5 to 11 years 12 years …
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… Diabetes in Children: Preparing a Care Plan for School Actionset … their diabetes on their own, but some will need help. A child's parents or guardians are responsible for making sure that school staff is willing and able to help the child with his or her diabetes care. A diabetes care plan …
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… Menstrual periods often aren't regular during the first few years after your period starts. It may take several years … as diabetes or irritable bowel syndrome. Medicines such as birth control methods. These may cause lighter, less … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… Fluoride During Childhood On this page: Overview … up to age 3. Ask your dentist if this is right for your child. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. footnote 1 Tooth decay is reduced in children if …
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… Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview If your child takes insulin or certain diabetes pills that lower … children usually need less. For example, a child under 5 years old might only need 5 grams, and a child 5 to 10 years …
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… Birthmarks On this page: … at birth. Some kinds of birthmarks fade or go away as a child gets older. Others stay the same or get bigger, … together or don't grow normally. It's not clear why some children have birthmarks and others don't. What kinds of …
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… usually isn't a serious health problem in healthy children. People with chickenpox should avoid new settings … pregnant women, since chickenpox during pregnancy can cause birth defects or serious newborn infection. How is it … are not recommended for children younger than 6 years. Chickenpox: Controlling the Itch Monitor fever Fever …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens On this page: Overview Overview All children need routine vision checks and eye examinations … ), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 Eye examinations by a specialist …
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… of each other may change. If this is your first child as a couple, you will notice that your focus on each … is a new focus of attention on a third party, your future child. After the birth, you will get to know each other in new ways. You will …
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… concern. Fish are part of a healthy diet. But in a fetus or child, too much mercury can harm the brain and nerves. If … are breastfeeding, or are the parent or caregiver of a child age 11 or younger, talk to your doctor about which … to no more than 150 g (5.3 oz) a month. Children 5 to 11 years of age should limit high mercury fish intake to no …
