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… than a week or so. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is common in children but can also occur in adults. It can occur at any … while changing diapers or by touching an object that a child with blisters or sores touched. Often the disease … the incubation period. What are the symptoms? At first your child may feel tired, get a sore throat, or have a fever. …
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… Varies with age, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and use of birth control pills. A change in your normal vaginal … discharge caused by high hormone levels during the teen years or by taking birth control pills. Female Genital …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, …
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… body removes the extra bilirubin for the baby. After birth, it takes a few days for the newborn's liver to get … or auditory dyssynchrony. Learning problems and other developmental disabilities . Problems moving the eyes, … Kernicterus may cause stains on the outside (enamel) of a child's baby teeth (primary teeth). How is it diagnosed? …
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… after treatment. Men and women must use reliable forms of birth control (such as condoms, birth control pills) during … a month separating each treatment week) each year for 2 years. After completing the 2-year treatment course, do not … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… reflux (VUR): Primary VUR is caused by a problem with the development of the valve at the end of the tube that carries … symptoms or pain. But it can result in kidney damage if a child who has VUR gets a urinary tract infection. A urinary … of VUR usually go away completely by the time a child is 5 years old. With VUR, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are …
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… and keep a list of the medicines you take. Prepare your child for tests and examinations. Let your child know why he or she is seeing a doctor and what will be done during the visit. Your child's age and developmental level will determine how best to prepare him …
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… identity doesn't match the sex that you were assigned at birth (usually male or female). The realization that you are … about depression, see Depression or Depression in Children and Teens . One key to managing extra stress is to … in Children and Teens Family Life Cycle Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, …
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… Mood Disorders in Children On this page: Overview Overview Mood disorders are … a health problem. They can cause big changes in how your child feels and behaves. All kids have strong emotions or … emotions that don't go away. Those emotions affect your child's everyday life. What are the different types of mood …
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… of the vagina. The female condom is a barrier method of birth control . How do you get female condoms? Female condom … have a medical condition that limits your choices of other birth control methods. Is available in drugstores without a … barrier methods are higher than for most other methods of birth control. Female condoms are more difficult to use than …
