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… Daytime Accidental Wetting (Diurnal Enuresis) On this page: Overview Overview … is much less common than bedwetting. But about 1 out of 4 children who wet the bed at night also wet during the day. … during the day, it can affect his or her performance in school or friendships. The child may be afraid of wetting at …
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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Scald burns from hot liquids are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused … and cause of the burn; the affected body area; and the age and health of the burn victim. Any other injuries that …
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… Pinworms On this page: What are pinworms? … eggs. Anyone can get pinworms, but they are most common in school-aged children. They are usually spread like this: A child …
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… on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encounter new experiences such as … English | Chinese | French | Typical Child Development by Age English | Chinese | French | Sexual Development English … Food Allergies English | Chinese | French Your toddler’s growth, learning and health Your Toddler’s Growth English | …
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… Nearsightedness (Myopia) On this page: … footnote 1 Nearsightedness is usually first discovered in children of grade-school age. How is nearsightedness treated? Most people who …
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… Skin Changes On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … changes are normal and occur with aging. Some common skin growths include: Moles. Most moles are harmless. They may … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… health can be hard. Learn about prevention, testing and management, as well as how to treat a severe allergic reaction. … in your baby Eczema and food allergy in babies and young children Testing Find out how food allergies are diagnosed … and how to treat it immediately. Also find resources for school staff, parents and adult care facilities: Severe …
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… (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained Ankle: Using a … Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) Diabetes in Children: Care Plan for School or Daycare Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon …
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… Seborrheic Keratoses On this page: What … keratoses (say "seh-buh-REE-ick kair-uh-TOH-seez") are skin growths that some people get as they age. They are benign, … women get them during pregnancy or after taking estrogen . Children seldom have them. What causes seborrheic keratoses? …
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… Evaluating Nutrition and Activity Patterns On this page: Overview Overview When a doctor … and snacks during a typical day. What your child eats at school. Who is responsible for meals. Is it the parent, a … when playing. Healthy Eating for Children Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight Obesity …
