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… lives. They are the best way to help protect you or your child from getting certain diseases that can be spread to … They also help reduce the spread of disease to others to prevent sudden outbreaks of the disease, called epidemics. … that the mother is protected against. The protection the baby gets doesn't last very long. There are many other …
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… Overview By now your child has been seeing a dentist regularly for years. … hard enough to knock out or break a tooth. Learn how to prevent injuries to teeth and what to do in a dental … hard enough to knock out or break a tooth. Learn how to prevent injuries to teeth and what to do in a dental …
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… is not passed down through families. So, parents who have a child with Klinefelter syndrome are not any more likely than … analysis. Sometimes Klinefelter syndrome is found before a baby is born (prenatally). Genetic tests on cells collected … or chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can show when a baby boy has Klinefelter syndrome. So the condition may be …
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… When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Helping Your Child What is dyslexia? … disability that makes it hard to read, write, and spell. Children who have dyslexia may read slower than what is … often runs in families. So it may be passed from parents to children. Some studies have found problems with how the …
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… This usually occurs when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. Your breasts may become firm and swollen, which … is no approved medicine to "dry up" your milk supply and prevent engorgement. If you have any concerns or questions, … breasts for 15 minutes at a time every hour as needed. To prevent damage to your skin, place a thin cloth between your …
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… Grief: Helping Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for adults to listen to a child and answer any questions or concerns. To express their feelings, children need an adult who makes them feel safe and secure. …
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… Wearing an Eye Patch Actionset Overview Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than … vision in the weaker eye. For amblyopia to be treated, your child must use the weak eye. This will force the eye to get … may last for a few weeks or months. How you can help your child wear an eye patch for amblyopia Be supportive By …
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… idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease that happens to children. It causes inflamed, swollen joints. This makes … antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) and other types of medicine to prevent joint damage. NSAIDs can help reduce pain and … swelling, redness, and pain in any joint or joints. A baby or child is unusually cranky or reluctant to crawl or …
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… can get pinworms, but they are most common in school-aged children. They are usually spread like this: A child … household members be treated with medicine. How can you prevent them? Pinworms spread easily and often come back. To … don't scratch the itch. Wearing gloves at night may help prevent scratching. Bathe or shower every day. Don't share …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Abdominal pain, or belly pain, in children is a common problem. About 1 out of 3 children are … pain than older children who can talk about their pain. A baby may be fussy, draw his or her legs up toward the belly, … or some other medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots, it can cause some blood in your …
