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Talking With Your Child About Sex

… page: Overview Overview All children have sexual feelings. These feelings are a normal … STIs and pregnancy Two-thirds of all sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur in people who are younger than age … or Assault (Rape) Sexual Orientation Sexually Transmitted Infections Violent Behaviour Citations Sass A, et …

Hospital Isolation Rooms

… cases, only certain family members may be allowed to visit. Children may not be allowed. People who have colds, the flu, … can't be done in your room. Avoiding Infections in the Hospital Choosing a Hospital Navigating … can't be done in your room. Avoiding Infections in the Hospital Choosing a Hospital Navigating …

Symptoms of Lyme Disease

… Headache and stiff neck. Fever (which may be high in children, but this is rare). Muscle and joint pain. About … Headache and stiff neck. Fever (which may be high in children, but this is rare). Muscle and joint pain. About …

Keeping your child safe

… 3, 2024 Overview Potential hazards are everywhere and children don’t always recognize dangerous situations. … Keeping your child safe requires careful attention. Children of different ages and activity levels require … ill: Thinking about child safety Protecting your child from infections Child safety: Washing toys to prevent germs …

Smoking Health Risk for Family Members

… smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Children of people who smoke are more likely to become … who breathe second-hand smoke: Are more likely to have ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years … who breathe second-hand smoke: Are more likely to have ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years …

Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis

… bathe, feed himself or herself, and walk around. Most children feel well enough to return to school 3 to 4 weeks … deep breathing and coughing help prevent this. Deep wound infections are rare but may require another surgery. Late … deep breathing and coughing help prevent this. Deep wound infections are rare but may require another surgery. Late …

Nephrotic Syndrome

… disease). This is the main cause of nephrotic syndrome in children. Doctors don't know what causes minimal change … Diseases such as lupus and certain cancers. Infections, such as HIV , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . … diet. Having nephrotic syndrome increases your risk for infections like peritonitis or respiratory and skin …

Tooth Decay

… spit (smokeless) tobacco, or breathing second-hand smoke. Children, whose teeth are still growing, are more likely … root canal removes the diseased pulp of a tooth. Removal (extraction) if the root of the tooth is severely damaged. The … root canal removes the diseased pulp of a tooth. Removal (extraction) if the root of the tooth is severely damaged. The …

Trabeculotomy for Childhood Glaucoma

… ) to drain out of the eye. Trabeculotomy is a surgery for children only. What To Expect If the doctor prescribed … Why It Is Done Trabeculotomy is a good choice for children who have glaucoma when the clear covering (cornea) over the iris is cloudy. For children, trabeculotomy or goniotomy are preferred over …

Ovarian Cancer Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian Cancer

… ovaries removed after age 35 if they are finished having children. Your decision will depend on how high your risk … often has symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary frequency, and decreased sexual interest. And it … often has symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary frequency, and decreased sexual interest. And it …