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… Conditions Basics What is amblyopia? Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than … and ignore images from the weaker eye. This means that your child uses the strong eye more than the weak eye. If the … eye. The problem starts between birth and about age 7. Your child may not even know that they are using only one eye. …
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… are trapped there. Ear infections happen mostly to young children. They're the most common kind of ear infection in children. What causes them? Middle ear infections are caused … earache. It can be mild or may hurt a lot. Babies and young children may be fussy. They may pull at their ears and cry. …
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… Childproofing your home for a toddler Last updated August 13, 2013 Childproofing your home will create a safer environment, but … they are and what they’re doing at all times. And remember: Safety latches might make it more difficult for children to …
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… or projects around the home. Car crashes. Falls. Fights. In children, most facial injuries occur during sports or play … Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Child Safety: Preventing Falls Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports …
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… Basics What is Kawasaki disease? Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood illness that affects the blood vessels. The … can be severe for several days. But with treatment, most children return to normal activities. Kawasaki disease can … arteries, which carry blood to the heart muscle. Most children who are treated recover from the disease without …
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… Cataracts in Children On this page: … they can cause vision problems. What causes them in a child? Cataracts are rare in babies and children. But children may be born with cataracts or develop …
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… HIV Treatment in Children On this page: Overview Overview … immune system. This is the body's natural defence system. A child can become infected with HIV if he or she is exposed … is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But if your child has HIV, it doesn't mean that he or she has AIDS. How …
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… they can strain muscles and even cause back pain. Backpack safety is important for everyone. It's especially important for children, who can be hurt by regularly carrying too much … into the back. Wheels. These are nice if you or your child needs to carry a lot. But check with your child's …
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… Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Actionset Overview Children of all ages need plenty of sleep to grow and develop. School-age children may have trouble learning and developing socially …
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… lives. They are the best way to help protect you or your child from certain infectious diseases. They also help … reasons to get immunized? Immunizations protect you or your child from dangerous diseases. They help reduce the spread … or other medicines. What immunizations are recommended for children and adolescents? Childhood immunization schedules …
