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… On this page: Overview Overview Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) must do … and to maintain joint range and flexibility. If your child is 4 years old or younger, an adult will need to move the child's …
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… problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria). Tetanus … (antibodies). This vaccine is recommended for all people 7 years and older. It should not be used in anyone younger … may not be fully protected by this vaccine. A vaccine for children younger than 7 years is available. Consult your …
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… Normal disfluency is stuttering that begins during a child's intensive language-learning years and resolves on its own sometime before puberty . It is considered a normal phase of language development. About 75 out of 100 children who stutter get …
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… a long time for HIV to progress to AIDS—usually 10 to 12 years. When HIV is diagnosed before it becomes AIDS, … also be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. HIV doesn't survive well outside … who rapidly progress through the stages of HIV or in young children. Non-progressors and people who are HIV-resistant A …
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… speech and language delays are directly related to developmental or health issues. But some people blame speech … Mild and temporary speech delays can occur. And some children learn new words faster than others do. But if your … also may mix both languages until they are about 3 to 4 years old, after which they usually speak them both well. …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Young children are more likely than older children or adults to put small objects up their noses. … from an object in nose How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… both during pregnancy and up to one year after your baby’s birth. Perinatal depression is common - as many as one in … emotional attachment to their baby and their baby's healthy development. That's why it's critical to seek support and … emotional attachment to your baby and your baby's healthy development. It's important for you and your partner to …
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… Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School On this page: Overview … manage their diabetes at school can be a big challenge for children. It may also bring changes to their school day as … the shots and blood sugar meters are for. You can help your child by working with the doctor or diabetes educator to …
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… that symptoms of the disease will develop if your child does not follow the diet. As your child grows, following the diet may become more difficult. … may rebel against the diet, especially during the teen years, as they gain more independence and are influenced by …
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… is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common … the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
