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… Umbilical Hernia in Children On this page: … or in the belly button, or navel. It may look like your child's belly button is swollen. Many children have an umbilical hernia at birth. The hernia …
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… this page: Overview Overview Children Doctors weigh children at routine checkups . They plot measurements on a growth chart to see how your child compares physically to other children of the same age. …
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… Oral Rehydration Solutions for Children On this page: Overview Overview When a child has diarrhea or is vomiting, it is important to replace the fluids he or she is losing. Give your child small sips of water. Let your child drink as much as …
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… Overview It's important for your child to have regularly scheduled checkups, often called health checkups or well-child visits, beginning shortly after birth and lasting … appointments allow your doctor to keep a close eye on your child's general health and development. Finding possible …
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… Depression Screening in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … mental health condition that can take the joy from a child's life. It's normal for a child to be moody or sad at times, such as after the death …
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… Diabetes in Children: Counting Carbs Actionset Overview Carbohydrate counting is a skill that can help you and your child plan his or her meals to manage diabetes and control … blood sugar. Carbohydrate counting also can allow your child to eat a variety of foods, just like other kids, and …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … (enamel) of a tooth. Help prevent tooth decay in young children by adopting these healthy habits. Teach your child to brush and floss every day. Clean your baby's gums …
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… than a week or so. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is common in children but can also occur in adults. It can occur at any … while changing diapers or by touching an object that a child with blisters or sores touched. Often the disease … the incubation period. What are the symptoms? At first your child may feel tired, get a sore throat, or have a fever. …
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… Ibuprofen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … . Be sure to follow these medicine precautions: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a "Drug Facts" label. On the label, you'll find directions for your child's age or weight, the dose to give, and how often to …
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… Overview You may want to give the teacher a copy of your child's treatment plan to keep with this school plan. Adapt this form to fit your child's needs. Keep a copy of the completed form for your records and give a copy to your child's teachers. Name: __________________________ School …
