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… These same conditions may also cause focal seizures in children. But the cause of focal seizures in children is more often unknown. These seizures are often a … the usual treatment for focal seizures for both adults and children. Surgery that removes the affected area of the …
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… Overview It takes a lot of repetition to teach young children about the dangers of streets, cars, and other … and behind your car before you drive. Closely supervise children while they are playing or riding tricycles or bikes … side of the street, unless there is a sidewalk. Don't let children younger than age 16 ride on all-terrain vehicles …
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… and temperament are becoming more defined. Young children between 12 and 24 months of age feel many emotions … a loving, consistent, and understanding attitude, their children develop confidence and a sense of security. Common … will come back. Separation protest may become intense at daycare, for example. The toddler anticipates that you are …
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… When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is … the baby's body to release hormones on its own. Young children and older adults also may get acne. A few … the baby's body to release hormones on its own. Young children and older adults also may get acne. A few …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is strep … relieve throat pain. Do not offer throat lozenges to young children as they are a choking hazard. If your child is … relieve throat pain. Do not offer throat lozenges to young children as they are a choking hazard. If your child is …
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… smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Children of people who smoke are more likely to become smokers themselves. Children who breathe second-hand smoke: Are more likely to … in your family. You also increase the chance that your children will not smoke or will quit if they already smoke. …
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… even seem less active than normal. What are the symptoms? Children may have more obvious symptoms of hyperactivity than teens and adults. Children whose main symptom is hyperactivity seem to be "on … then at other times be completely unable to stay seated. Children with hyperactivity also frequently climb and run …
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… caution against use in the genital area or caution use for children. Zinc oxide ointment is soothing to irritated skin. … times a day until the itch is gone. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you …
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… for HIV infection among adults, adolescents, and children aged < 18 months and for HIV infection and AIDS among children aged 18 months to < 13 years—United States, … for HIV infection among adults, adolescents, and children aged < 18 months and for HIV infection and AIDS …
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… someone else smoking, is enough to make you want to smoke. Plan ahead so that if you get the urge for a cigarette, you … someone else smoking, is enough to make you want to smoke. Plan ahead so that if you get the urge for a cigarette, you …