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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview … screening for type 2 diabetes every 2 years for some children. Children who have not reached puberty and have 3 or more …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … Many of the items in our homes can be poisonous to children—household cleaners, medicines, cosmetics, garden … toxic substances or get them on his or her skin. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning because of their …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases … connect them. Most UTIs are bladder infections. UTIs in children must be treated right away. A UTI that is not … lead to a kidney infection. What causes it? Most UTIs in children are caused by germs (bacteria) that enter the …
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… Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens On this page: Health … Information Bipolar disorder in children: Overview Bipolar disorder is sometimes called … role in managing a health condition. Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well What Increases Your Risk …
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… Diabetes in Children: Special Camps On this page: Overview Overview Camps for children who have diabetes give your child a chance to meet and share experiences with other children who have the disease. These camps help children …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … Basics What is gastroesophageal reflux in babies and children? Gastroesophageal reflux happens when food and … the esophagus (esophagitis). Reflux is common in babies and children, and it's most often not a sign of a serious …
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… Back Pain in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Related … In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an injury or sports event. … pain, swelling, or tenderness in that part of the body. Children or their parents may not be able to remember when …
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… Grief: Helping Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for … any questions or concerns. To express their feelings, children need an adult who makes them feel safe and secure. … counsellors may also be able to help your child. The ways children express grief are often different from the way …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday objects. You … select and prepare food. Do not give round, firm foods to children younger than age 4 unless the food is chopped …
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… How Asthma Develops in Children On this page: Overview … It usually develops before age 5. footnote 1 Many children who have allergies get asthma, but not all. And not … years of life. One study notes that about 25 out of 100 children with persistent asthma began wheezing before 6 …
