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… Congenital Heart Defects in Children On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms … Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … until birth. Still others may not be discovered until your child gets older or even until he or she is an adult. No …
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… Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent … even before the teeth come into the mouth. Keeping your child’s teeth and gums clean is the easiest way to keep them …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to read and …
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… Some parents are overly concerned about how often their child has bowel movements. That's because they've been taught that a healthy child has a bowel movement every day. But this isn't true. … drinks isn't enough. This can happen when the weather gets hot or the child gets more active. Not taking the time to …
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… learn more, see the Understanding Asthma page. Allergy Shots for Asthma Exercise-Induced Asthma Common sports … Finger, Hand and Wrist Injuries Leg Injuries Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities … Allergies Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies Sun safety The days are getting longer and the sun is getting …
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… Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children … 11 and Younger Nausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older Near-Drowning Nervous System Problems Non-Poisonous Spider Bites … Take Action Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine …
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… during your period. I can't get pregnant if I have sex in a hot tub. You can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex, … during your period. I can't get pregnant if I have sex in a hot tub. You can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex, …
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… tell how serious the problem is until you also look at your child's other symptoms. Productive coughs A productive cough … be a sign that a lung disease is getting worse or that your child has an infection. Stomach acid backing up into the … these issues: With a high fever : The child feels very hot. It is likely one of the highest fevers the child has …
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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. … itching and to prevent additional problems. Avoid getting hot and sweating, because these trigger itching. Stay out of …
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… sources include decorative fountains and water sources in hotels, cruise ships, nursing homes, and hospitals. These … you have been around any possible source like fountains or hot tubs, and if you have travelled within the past 2 weeks. The …
