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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens On this page: Overview Overview All children need routine vision checks and eye examinations … eyes ( strabismus ), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 Eye …
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… (ADHD) . These tests can help measure and compare a child's behavior with that of other children the same age. The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance … ADHD. The most common of these tests are completed by the child's parents and usually include: footnote 1 ADHD …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If a child has repeat ear infections (three or more ear … another option for treating repeat ear infections. If your child has fluid buildup without infection, you may try … the eardrum after an ear infection is normal. In most children, the fluid clears up within a few months without …
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… sensitive mucous membranes lining the nose. If you or your child has a disc battery in the nose, do not use nose drops … quickly. To remove a disc battery from the nose, have the child breathe through his or her mouth since the nose is … side of the nose without the battery closed and have the child try to blow it out of the blocked side. Have the child …
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… Back Pain in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Related … In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an injury or sports event. … by an overuse injury. An overuse injury can happen when a child uses one part of their body in the same way over and …
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… Normal disfluency is stuttering that begins during a child's intensive language-learning years and resolves on … a normal phase of language development. About 75 out of 100 children who stutter get better without treatment. footnote 1 The most common normal disfluency in children younger than age 3 is the repetition of …
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… Reducing Biting in Children Ages 8 to 14 Months On this page: Overview Overview To help a child between 8 and 14 months old stop biting : Make clear rules about biting. Tell the child, "We never bite people. We bite food like apples and …
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… sign is an oddly shaped head at birth or by the time the child is a few months old. For example, the skull may become … damage and can make the baby develop more slowly than other children. How is it diagnosed? You or your doctor may notice … usually done in the first year of life. The earlier your child has surgery, the better the results. The surgeon …
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… body. Impetigo is one of the most common skin infections in children. It can occur in adults but is seen far more often in children. Impetigo is very contagious and can be spread to … such as eczema , poison ivy, insect bites, burns, or cuts. Children may get impetigo after they have had a cold or …
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… seriousness of it. Continue to wear a mask and follow other safety guidelines to protect yourself and those around you … how safe and effective the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is for children. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using … how safe and effective the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is for children. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using …
