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… Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs On this page: Overview Overview Most childhood … children. Talk to your doctor before you allow children younger than age 5 to use them. If you allow children in a … a life ring with a rope and a safety hook. Have a phone nearby to call for help in an emergency. Make sure that …
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… In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … development. Sperm may have been collected and frozen at an earlier time. In that case, the sperm are thawed on the day … time. A low number of eggs. Irregular menstrual periods or problems with releasing an egg (ovulation). Other reasons …
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… Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: … 2 to 3 weeks after a person has been exposed to the virus. Early symptoms may include: A fever and chills. Muscle aches … and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 …
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… Colds On this page: … and close contact. You can catch a cold at any time of year, but they're more common in late winter and early … Flu) Protecting Your Child From Infections Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 …
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… beaded lizards. Symptoms of a pit viper snakebite often appear from minutes to hours after a bite. Severe burning pain … Bites may be scary, but most don't cause serious health problems. A bite from a small non-poisonous snake might … Information Allergic Reaction Animal and Human Bites Arm Injuries Cuts Dealing With Emergencies Finger, Hand, and …
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… Chronic Lung Disease in Infants On this page: Conditions Basics … in the newborn's lungs is causing breathing and health problems. The lungs trap air or collapse, fill with fluid, … survive. But symptoms may come back and need treatment into early childhood. In time, many children outgrow most of …
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… A cut on an eyelid or lip that doesn't heal well may cause problems with function or leave a noticeable scar. Cuts that remove all of the layers of the skin (avulsion injuries), such as slicing off the tip of a finger. An … Do you have a cut? Cuts are open wounds that slice or tear through the skin. Yes Cut No Cut How old are you? Less …
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… ). Health professionals have a higher risk for needle-stick injuries. A puncture from a used needle increases the risk … wound No Puncture wound How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… Barking Coughs in Children On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … put your child back in bed with the humidifier blowing nearby. Sleep in your child's room for the rest of the night. … Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: March 1, …
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… Hydrocortisone for Itching On this page: Overview Overview Hydrocortisone … medicine bottle or box. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Hydrocortisone …
