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… the amount to give. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children … to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome , a rare but serious disease. … the amount to give. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children …
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… transfused more quickly). Blood transfusions can: Treat a sudden or short-term condition related to sickle cell … of sickle cell disease. Lower the risk of stroke in infants and children. Blood transfusions aren't usually used … rash) to severe ( shock , severe anemia, painful event, and death). Donated blood is carefully screened for diseases …
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… medicine. There are different products and strengths for infants and children. The correct dose and timing of the … to work well. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children … medicine. There are different products and strengths for infants and children. The correct dose and timing of the …
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… if you smoke. And your baby may have a greater risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Babies whose mothers are exposed to …
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… breast milk. Breastfeeding lowers your child's risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). footnote 1 Breast milk may also help …
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… Seats On this page: Overview Overview Infant and child car safety seats save lives. A child who is … by the maker of your car seat. Car seat requirements Infant and child car seats save lives. By law, children must … baby. It is safest for your baby to remain in a rear-facing infant seat until he or she reaches the maximum weight or …
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… your doctor tells you to do so because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Be sure to follow the non-prescription medicine … your doctor tells you to do so because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Be sure to follow the non-prescription medicine …
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… tachycardia (SVT). Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. Ventricular tachycardia. Learn more … Heart attack . Heart valve damage. Pericarditis . Stroke . Death. This is rare, happening in fewer than 1 out of 100 … patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Circulation , published online October …
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… weight. There are different acetaminophen products for infants and children. Acetaminophen can be found in many … weight. There are different acetaminophen products for infants and children. Acetaminophen can be found in many …
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… age and/or weight. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children … age and/or weight. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children …
