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Health and Safety Birth to 2 Years

… Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools Healthy Habits for Preventing … injuries are one of the leading causes of death in children younger than age 5. Keep asking yourself the following questions to help …

Leg Problems Non-Injury

… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … leg problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have leg problems for the same reasons as … Back Problems and Injuries Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Knee Problems and …

Tongue-Tie

… Tongue-Tie On this page: … of the tongue. How is tongue-tie treated? If your baby is younger than 1 year of age and has problems with feeding, the doctor may do a …

Coping With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older

… With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview Sleep patterns … Older adults often have ongoing sleep problems. Compared to younger people, older adults: Sleep fewer hours and take … cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. It's common for older adults to sleep less …

Menarche

… Menarche On this page: Overview Overview Your first … menarche (say "MEN-ar-kee"). It usually starts around age 12. But it may start earlier or later. See your doctor … handle the stress of pregnancy. Girls age 10 or 11, or even younger, have become pregnant. You can also get pregnant in …

First Appointment

… First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the … When was my last menstrual period? _____________ At what age did my menstrual cycles begin? _________ My cycles are: … was my last prostate examination (if I am older than 50 and younger than 75)? ______________ If the results were …

Scoliosis Should My Child Have Surgery

… without fusing the bones together. This is only done in younger children who are still growing. It's used when … that can happen with back surgery, such as nerve damage, lung problems, or spinal cord damage. No more growth in the fused area of a child's spine. …

Breast Cancer Screening

… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview … mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start … screening program in your area. For people who are at average risk for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on …

Protecting Your Child From Infections

… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Overview Immunizations … hands. Tell your child to always throw away tissues in a trash can. To use only clean, dry paper towels and tissues. … or accidentally urinates or passes a stool. Children younger than age 2 need a caregiver's help to prevent the …

Cholecystitis

… Cholecystitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … Infection or trauma, such as an injury from a car crash, can also cause cholecystitis. Acute acalculous … of time. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Gallstones …