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… Screening for Hearing Problems On this page: Overview Overview In children The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that all … to your doctor during routine visits. Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Growth and …
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… How Reading Helps Language Development On this page: Overview … familiar with the sounds and rhythms of the language. Older children and teens Reading is an important activity that can … you think might interest your child. Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Speech and …
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… Adolescents Develop More Mature Ways of Thinking On this page: Overview Overview Adolescent … about current issues and modern dilemmas. Be involved in schoolwork by talking to his or her teachers or volunteering … Teenagers need and often want limits. Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and …
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… Immunizations On this page: Travel Immunizations Bioterrorism and … disease to others. They are often needed for entrance into school or daycare. And they may be needed for employment or … or other medicines. What immunizations are recommended for children and adolescents? Childhood immunization schedules …
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… Dehydration On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … condition. Dehydration can occur in anyone of any age. But it's most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults. Dehydration in babies and small …
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… Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview Overview Until the … the area needs to be cleaned every day. Infants and young children A baby's foreskin does not pull back easily for … your doctor right away. Circumcision Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What do the results … This tool also gives you your child's percentile on a growth chart. The percentile is the number that ranks your child's BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI …
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… Child Safety: Pets On this page: Overview Overview Keep pets in good … health, show no signs of disease, and be friendly toward children. These tips can help protect both your pet and your … to new sounds. Consider enrolling your pet in obedience school, and practice the techniques you learn. Before your …
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… Vegan Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a vegan diet? A … oil, and canola oil. Is a vegetarian or vegan diet safe for children and teens? A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet … children get the energy and nutrients they need for healthy growth. Young children who eat a vegetarian or vegan diet …
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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 is 325 mg to …
