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… Swelling On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … signs of an allergic reaction. Adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian …
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… Dental Care: 6 Years to 16 Years On this page: Overview Overview By now … child about the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke. Children play hard, sometimes hard enough to knock out or … and Dental Injuries. Basic Dental Care Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and …
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… Scabies On this page: … is usually worse at night. Tiny bumps, blisters, or sores . Children tend to have worse skin reactions than adults. … on overnight.) Children can usually return to daycare or school the day after the first treatment is completed. Some …
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… Farsightedness (Hyperopia) On this page: … Farsightedness often starts in early childhood. But normal growth corrects the problem. If a child is still a bit … newspaper print. Aching eyes, eye strain, and headaches. Children with this problem may have no symptoms. But a child …
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… Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Pain Management On this page: Overview Overview Most children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) will … overexert while exercising. Encourage your child to attend school, even at times of discomfort, but work with the …
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… Animal and Human Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … care for the wound. Animal bites Most animal bites occur in school-age children. The face, hands, arms, and legs are the most …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: … that normally becomes a fetus instead becomes an abnormal growth in your uterus. Even though it isn't an embryo , this … Talk to your doctor if you are worried about having children in the future. Most doctors suggest waiting for 6 …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview Overview Protecting your baby Each new learning stage for your baby requires you to pay more attention to … along with other injuries from a fall. Protecting young children Toddlers and young children like to explore, climb, …
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… Head Lice On this page: What are head lice? … they lay and attach their eggs. Head lice is common in children. They are common because they can spread anytime a … child's head or hair. For example, lice can spread at school or daycare, on a playground, during sports, or at …
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… Indoor Tanning: Is It Safe? On this page: Overview Overview When people use a … melanoma . Indoor tanning, especially if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers. And … eyes. Give you a rash, if you are sensitive to sunlight. Do children and teens have a special risk? Because of the risk …
