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… Scarlet Fever On this page: … throat . The illness is named for its scarlet-coloured rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children and teens, … with strep bacteria. Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Sore Throat and Other Throat …
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… Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be very uncomfortable. Although the … your child. Antihistamines are not recommended for children younger than 6 years. Help children avoid scratching and … on his or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash the child's hands often. …
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… Rotavirus On this page: … diaper or underpants as needed. Your child may get a diaper rash. To treat diaper rash, you may need to use warm face … Information Dehydration Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Handwashing …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … external heat gain. Heat-related illnesses include: Heat rash (prickly heat). It occurs when the sweat ducts to the … Energy and Sports Drinks Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Rash, Age 11 and …
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… Care of an Insect Sting On this page: Overview Overview Insect stings … and redness. Note : Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … program in your area. If you have a cervix and are at average risk for cervical cancer, here are some screening … recommendations may not be used in your area. Women younger than 25 If you are in this age group, routine …
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… Heartburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … throat to the stomach. This process is called gastroesophageal reflux . Common causes of reflux include: Incomplete … Yes Heartburn No Heartburn How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 to …
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… Female Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … symptoms must also be checked for possible sexual abuse. Rashes, sores, blisters, or lumps in the vaginal or vulvar … No Problem in genital area How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 …
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… Gas, Bloating, and Burping On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Self-Care Gas, …
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… a warm face cloth on your child's ear. If your child is age 6 months or older and has a mild earache, you can wait … hours. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics if a child: Is younger than 2 and has an infection in both ears or has more … didn't have to take antibiotics. Maureen, age 33 My son, Rashad, has had so many ear infections. He really suffers …
