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… this time. Supporting your teen Read advice on helping your child get through their teenage years: Tips for parents of teens Medical checkups for … balance responsibilities and set priorities Helping your child transition into middle school or junior high Teens and …
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… Vertigo (BPPV) Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bipolar Disorder in Children: Other … Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain Management Cognitive Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Cognitive Development, Ages … Ages 3 to 5 Years Speech and Language Milestones, Birth to 1 Year Speech Problems: Normal Disfluency Spina …
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… distinguish light and dark, and shapes and patterns, from birth. When they're quiet and alert, babies can also focus … proper eye coordination, but by 6 months of age, your child's eyes should appear "straight" and work together. … is very important for normal speech, language and social development. Even mild or temporary hearing loss may cause …
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… vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine childhood immunizations. For more information, visit … and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may also be recommended for you … does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which include …
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… woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, … (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… common breastfeeding challenges. In the first hour(s) after birth: Have your baby skin-to-skin on your bare chest right … two of you bond and is good for your newborn's health and development. It's good for partners to also hold the baby … in breastfeeding within the first 30 to 60 minutes after birth. It's important to allow your baby to finish his or …
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… is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as polyarticular juvenile idiopathic … fatal) liver disease. This effect may occur months to years after starting this medication. Tell your doctor right … This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could …
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… with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of … you might pass the virus to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth. However, this chance is mostly eliminated if you …
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… windpipe or lungs (aspirated). This happens most often in children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are older than age 50. When you … manoeuvre) is used to clear a blockage in adults and children older than 1 year. Back blows and chest thrusts are …
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… Controlling the Itch Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be very … over-the-counter medicines and lotions. Check with your child's doctor before giving these medicines to your child. … are not recommended for children younger than 6 years. Help children avoid scratching and infection It can …
