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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … (varicella) is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. … first having the early symptoms. Babies 6 months old and younger may have some protection against chickenpox from …
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… Immunizations On this page: Travel Immunizations Bioterrorism and … fever. Drowsiness, crankiness, and poor appetite. A mild rash 7 to 14 days after chickenpox or measles-mumps-rubella … last longer than 48 hours. Your child is 6 months of age or younger and has a fever of 38 °C (100.4 °F) or higher. A …
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… Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Get Started … if not taken the right way. Be sure to read the package instructions on OTC medicines carefully. Talk to your … you give fever medicine to a baby who is 6 months of age or younger. This is to make sure the baby's fever is not a sign …
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… organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This … Choose a Symptom + - Abdomen Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Constipation, Age … Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age 12 and Older Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older …
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… Acetaminophen On this page: Overview Overview Acetaminophen … to follow the non-prescription medicine precautions . Dosage Adults and Children over 12 years of age: The usual dose … Follow all instructions on the label. Children 11 years and younger: Give acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do …
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… Skin Changes On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … are taking a medicine. (This is called photosensitivity.) Rashes, hives, and itching may occur. Infections. Bacterial … Allergic Reaction Rash, Age 12 and Older Rash, Age 11 and Younger Self-Care Many spots, skin growths, or moles are …
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… (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained Ankle: Using a … section Health Topics Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal …
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… Acetaminophen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Acetaminophen, … Side effects of acetaminophen are rare. Nausea and rash are the most common. High doses of acetaminophen can … Chickenpox (Varicella) Circumcision Crying, Age 3 and Younger Ear Infections Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and …
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… Grief: Helping Children Understand On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Be … help your child work through the grief. Keep your child's age and emotional development in mind as you help your child … death in different ways as they grow and develop. Children younger than age 2 cannot express with words what is going …
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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 … getting the cream in the eyes. Use very sparingly on facial rashes and on the back of the hands. Dosage : Apply to the …
