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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 …
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… Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview If … children usually need less. For example, a child under 5 years old might only need 5 grams, and a child 5 to 10 years … for the amount that is right for your child's current age and weight. Wait about 15 minutes after your child eats …
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… Comparing Symptoms of Normal Moodiness With Depression in Children On this page: Overview Overview It is normal for … been thinking about death or feeling suicidal. But younger children may have more physical symptoms, like stomach …
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… Sensory and Motor Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: Overview Overview A baby starts to … generally follows a typical pattern. At 1 month of age, babies' neck muscles are not developed enough to …
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… Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Taking Vitamins On this page: Overview Overview How effective are vitamins for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? There are many …
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… Laser Photocoagulation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … It Works Risks Surgery Overview The main treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) is injections of …
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… Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … Overview Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). It is not used …
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… Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Actionset Overview … to prepare and give insulin injections. If your child is age 10 or older, he or she may be able to give insulin with … the pen. Reusable pens expire (for example, after several years). Check that the insulin cartridge has not expired. …
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… Speech and Language Development: Helping Your 1- to 2-Year-Old On this page: Overview Overview These are some … Encourage your child to talk with others, including other children his or her age. Growth and …
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… Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Get Started … give chewable medicines to children younger than age 3 years. Wait until your child has molars and can chew and …
