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… Colds On this page: … Runny nose and sneezing. Red eyes. Sore throat and cough. Headaches and body aches. You will probably feel a cold come … Illness Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold …
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… Preventing Choking On this page: Overview Overview Don't drink too … or hard candy to children younger than 4, and supervise older children when they eat these foods. Cut hot dogs and … that may cause choking, such as marbles or jacks. Look for age guidelines when selecting toys for children. Do not let …
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… Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women On this page: During childhood and teenage years, new bone grows faster than existing bone is … their 30s and 40s, are at lower risk for osteoporosis than older women. But your risk increases if you: Have already …
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… protect your baby, a series of shots begin at two months of age. Some immunizations are only given once or twice, while … early as October and can be given to children 6 months of age and older. Ask your healthcare provider or public health nurse …
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… Aortic Dissection On this page: … of the arteries) and high blood pressure, traumatic injury to the chest, such as being hit by the steering wheel … the aortic wall and increasing the risk for a tear. Chest injury. Severe chest injury, such as might occur in an …
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… Asthma in Children On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What … If you are looking for information about asthma in teenagers and adults, see the topic Asthma in Teenagers and … to diagnose and keep track of asthma in children age 6 and older. It measures how quickly your child can move air in …
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… Food Safety: Storing On this page: Overview Overview Storing food … Cook or freeze them. Other foods may have a longer storage time in the refrigerator. Eggs can be stored for 3 to 5 … Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Health and …
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… Scarlet Fever On this page: … that may appear before the rash include general body aches, headache, stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, or listlessness. … Information Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Strep Throat …
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… Signs That Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk On this page: Overview Overview You can be … rate as judged by regular increases in weight, length, and head size. Your baby should appear healthy and happy with … rate as judged by regular increases in weight, length, and head size. Your baby should appear healthy and happy with …
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… Information on the second stage of labour Last updated August 14, 2013 The second stage … these parts of your body stretch to accommodate your baby's head. You may also feel surprised, overwhelmed or frightened … for the baby to pass through the vaginal opening. Baby's head pushes against mother’s perineum. Fetal heart rate is …
